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EPA Playbook: Benign or Malignant Colon
· 28 min · Episode 142 · Bonus
Episode EPA Playbook: Benign or Malignant Colon
Join Drs. Steele, Burke, & Premkumar in this episode of EPA Playbook, where we tackle a core general surgery EPA: the evaluation and management of benign and malignant colon disease. From common presentations like diverticulitis and lower GI bleeding to the diagnosis and workup of colon cancer, this episode provides a structured framework you can use on the wards, in clinic, and on call. Using case-based discussions, we walk through how to distinguishing benign from malignant processes, selecting appropriate imaging and endoscopy, and recognizing when a patient needs urgent intervention versus outpatient workup. We also cover key principles of colon cancer management, including staging, surgical planning, and multidisciplinary care, alongside high-yield management of benign conditions.
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For additional information on EPAs, visit the American Board of Surgery EPA webpage: https://www.absurgery.org/get-certified/epas/.
Cited Studies:
Gustafsson, U.O., Scott, M.J., Hubner, M. et al. Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations: 2018. World J Surg 43, 659–695 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-018-4844-y BTK Resources:
Ostomy Marking Video https://behindtheknife.org/video/behind-the-knife-ostomy-marking How to Change an Ostomy Appliance Video https://behindtheknife.org/video/behind-the-knife-how-to-change-an-ostomy-appliance How to Manage a Challenging Ostomy Video https://behindtheknife.org/video/behind-the-knife-how-to-manage-a-challenging-ostomy
Links in the notes 7
- https://behindtheknife.org/premium/epa-playbook
- https://behindtheknife.org/
- https://www.absurgery.org/get-certified/epas/
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-018-4844-y
- https://behindtheknife.org/video/behind-the-knife-ostomy-marking
- https://behindtheknife.org/video/behind-the-knife-how-to-change-an-ostomy-appliance
- https://behindtheknife.org/video/behind-the-knife-how-to-manage-a-challenging-ostomy
Transcript
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