Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Palpation of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____, guarding and rebound tenderness

_____ presents with sudden-onset of severe, diffuse abdominal pain with peritonitis

What is the first-line investigation for suspected GI perforation? _____

Suspected GI perforation with localised _____ pain is suggestive of contained perforated diverticulitis

Hint: Location

Peptic ulcers on the _____ duodenal wall are more likely to perforate

Suspected GI perforation with localised _____ pain is suggestive of contained perforated appendicitis

Hint: Location

Inspection of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____

_____ may be used as an initial investigation for an 'acute abdomen'. However, CT (TAP) is the first-line investigation for suspected GI perforation.

Peptic ulcer disease and IBD are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

Past history of _____ and LLQ pain is suggestive of perforated diverticulitis