Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Inspection of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____

_____ is a congenital abnormality of the bowel that can rarely cause peritonitis due to perforation

Gastrointestinal malignancies may cause a _____ due to erosion of surrounding tissue

_____ may be used as an alternative to CT for suspected GI perforation in patients where radiation exposure is contraindicated (e.g. pregnancy)

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

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

Peptic ulcer disease and IBD are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

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

Auscultation of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____

_____ is the most common cause of perforation peritonitis