Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Hirschsprung's disease is an important differential diagnosis in _____

Hirschsprung's Disease is characterized by an _____ due to a failure of neural crest cell migration during development.

Investigations for Hirschsprung's disease consist of _____ and rectal biopsy

Hint: imaging

_____ and gabapentin are also used in hiccup prescribing in palliative

What is the monoclonal antibody that targets C.difficile toxin B? _____

Vast majority of children with consitpation have _____

What are Other causes of Constipation in Children? _____ Low-Fibre Diet Medications e.g. Opiates Anal Fissure Over-enthusiastic potty training Hypothyroidism Hirschsprung's Disease Hypercalcaemia Learning Disabilities

Hirschsprung's disease is 3 times more common in _____

Hint: males/females

Management of Malnutrition involves a _____ rather than prescribing oral nutritional supplements

Before admission to a Care/Nursing Home and Hospital a _____ should be done to screen for malnutrition