Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Stab injury and blunt abdominal trauma are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

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

Hint: Location

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

Acute mesenteric ischaemia and bowel obstruction are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

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

Conservative management for GI perforation involves _____ and broad spectrum antibiotics

What are the common causes of GI perforation? • _____ • Infection (e.g. appendicitis, diverticulitis) • Trauma (e.g. iatogenic, stabbing) • Ulcerative disease (e.g. peptic ulcer disease, IBD)

_____ 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

Auscultation of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____