Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

_____ is the sudden inflammation of the pancreas pancreas characterised by abdominal pain & elevated pancreatic enzymes

To diagnose irritable bowel syndrome, other diagnosis should be considered e.g. _____

Types of hiatus hernia: _____ Rolling (paraoesophageal)

Hiatus hernia can present as symptoms associated with _____

Surgical management for hiatus hernia is only indicated in _____

Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed _____ as it tends to present non-specifically

Hint: timeline

_____ bowel obstruction is more likely to present with vomiting

Hint: Small/Large

What imaging is done for acute pancreatitis alongside serum amylase? _____

What is the initial test for pancreatic cancer? _____

_____ bowel obstruction tends to have less severe & more gradual symptoms

Hint: Small/Large