Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

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

Appendicitis and diverticulitis are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

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

Hint: Location

What are the characteristic findings upon CT of GI perforation? _____ & Loss of bowel wall continuity

Inspection of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____

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

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

Hint: Location

_____ 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

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