Gastroenterology & Hepatology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 371:
Appendicitis can present atypically in _____, elderly, & pregnant patients
Answer: young
Flashcard 372: _____ is the excessive accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity
Answer: Ascites
Flashcard 373: The most common cause of ascites is _____ ~80%
Answer: cirrhosis (portal hypertension)
Flashcard 374: Acute cholangitis is also known as _____
Answer: ascending cholangitis
Flashcard 375: Patients often report pain is worse when _____ for appendicitis
Answer: going over speed bumps
Flashcard 376: Appendicitis most commonly occurs at ages _____ years.
Answer: 10-19
Flashcard 377: What is the management for large, or refractory ascites?
_____
Answer: Therapeutic paracentesis
Flashcard 378: What are the risk factors for pigmented gallstones?
_____
Answer: Haemolytic disease (particularly hereditary spherocytosis & sickle cell disease)
Flashcard 379: Initial management of acute cholangitis involves fluid resuscitation and _____.
Answer: empiric IV antibiotics (e.g., Piperacillin/Tazobactam)
Extra: Definitive management of acute cholangitis requires biliary decompression, typically via ERCP. Fluids and IV antibiotics are the immediate initial steps for stabilization.
Flashcard 380: What is the management of symptomatic gallstones?
_____
Answer: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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