Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the gold-standard & therapeutic investigation for acute cholangitis? _____

A female patient with suspected appendicitis should be investigated with a _____

Appendicitis most commonly occurs at ages _____-{{c1:19}}

Gallstones usually present _____

Mesenteric adenitis is most commonly caused by _____

What are the risk factors for pigmented gallstones? _____

What is the initial management of acute cholangitis? Fluids _____

Patients often report pain is worse when _____ for appendicitis

What is the first-line investigation for symptomatic gallstones? _____ Abdominal ultrasound

Hint: Bloods

The _____ is a small, 5-10cm, narrow tube that comes off the caecum