Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

The most common pathogenesis of appendicitis in adults is _____

Ascitic fluid analysis uses the _____ to help determine the cause

Mesenteric adenitis is most commonly caused by _____

Iatrogenic cause of ascending cholangitis is _____

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

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

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

Gallstones are typically made of _____

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

What is the management for ascites? _____ Spironolactone monotherapy