Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Biliary sludge can cause _____ and promote cholesterol gallstone formation

Esophageal _____ are a common cause of death in patients with cirrhosis

Diffuse esophageal spasms are treated with _____ and/or calcium channel blockers.

_____ syndrome is diagnosed with a positive secretin stimulation test

Cyst fluid analysis in _____ will show a low CEA level and low level of cyst fluid amylase

_____ appearance of the gastric mucosa is seen in cases of portal hypertensive gastropathy

AST/ALT _____ is suggestive while AST/ALT > 3 is highly suggestive of alcoholic liver disease

Late complications of GERD include:- _____ esophagus - ulcerations followed by esophageal strictures

_____ results from portosystemic shunting between the paraumbilical veins (portal) and small epigastric veins of the abdominal wall (systemic)

Patients with a first-degree relative with colon cancer should be screened via colonoscopy starting at age _____ or starting 10 years prior to their relative's presentation