Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Gastric cancer can present nonspecifically in _____ stages with mild dyspepsia, epigastric discomfort, & ↓ appetitie

Helicobacter pylori increases ↑ the risk of developing _____ & gastric MALT lymphoma

Hint: malignancy

_____ is inflammation of the peritoneum

Chemotherapy / radiotherapy in gastric cancer can be used in a _____, adjuvant, & palliative setting

What is the management for a peritonitic abdomen? _____ Surgical intervetion → typically urgent explorative laparotomy

Peritonitis presents with _____, diffuse abdominal pain with a(n) fever

Hint: severity?

Management for resectable/localized gastric cancer is _____.

The strongest risk factor for gastric cancer is _____

A diet with ↑ _____ in smoked meats is associated with gastric cancer (particularly seen in Japan)

_____ peritonitis is caused by contamination of the peritoneal cavity from a a ruptured viscus or intra-abdominal pathology