Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Post-abdominal surgery and absent bowel sounds / flatus, X-ray shows dilated gas-filled loops with no transition point: _____

Peptic ulcer disease incidence is _____ in the West because of improved sanitisation

What is the mainstay management of uncomplicated paralytic ileus? _____

What is the management of paralytic ileus if signs of peritonitis? _____

_____ is recommended for cirrhosis to screen for varices

Hint: investigation

What is the second-line imaging for cirrhosis if transient elastography cannot be done (e.g. significant obesity)? _____

What is the initial imaging for cirrhosis? _____

On examination for paralytic ileus there is _____ due to gas accumulation

Cirrhosis typically progresses over _____+ years

_____ is chronic inflammation of the liver causing scar tissue to replace normal tissue