Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Appendicitis most commonly occurs at ages _____ years.

Acute cholecystitis affects _____ 3:1 with peak incidence > 50 years old

Hint: gender

What are the risk factors for pigmented gallstones? _____

On examination ascites can be clinically diagnosed with _____ & fluid wave test if > 1.5L of fluid

What is the management for acute cholecystitis? _____ Laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 1 week

Hint: initial

What is the management of symptomatic gallstones? _____

How does pain differ in appendicitis & mesenteric adenitis? _____

Gallstones usually present _____

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

Abdominal distension from ascites presents with _____, weight gain, dyspnoea, & discomfort

Hint: gastric compression