Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the first-line investigation for acute cholecystitis? _____

What is the mainstay management of appendicitis? _____ + administration of IV antibiotics

Acute cholangitis LFTs will present with ↑ _____, γ-GT, ALP, & ALT

What is the second-line investigation for acute cholecystitis if ultrasound is inconclusive? _____

Different sub-types of ascites exist: _____ ascites, haemorrhagic ascites, pancreatic ascites

Hint: lymph

Appendicitis most commonly occurs at ages _____ years.

The most common cause of ascites is _____ ~80%

How does pain differ in appendicitis & mesenteric adenitis? _____

What are the risk factors for pigmented gallstones? _____

The prognosis of acute cholangitis is _____ with mortality between 10-30% :((