Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

_____ is the a acute inflammation of the appendix, typically caused by obstruction of the appendiceal lumen

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

Acute cholangitis is also known as _____

Cholesterol gallstones = radio_____ Pigmented gallstones = radiopaque

The most common pathogenesis of appendicitis in adults is _____

Ascitic fluid analysis uses the _____ to help determine the cause

The most common pathogenesis of appendicitis in children & young adults is _____

Serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) < _____g/L it indicates a non-portal hypertensive cause

Up to ~_____% of patients with cholelithiasis have acute cholangitis

What is the management for ascites? _____ Spironolactone monotherapy