Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the management of perforated large bowel obstruction? _____ + IV antibiotics

Pancreatic cancer causes _____ jaundice which results in pale stools & dark urine

Hiatus hernia are often found incidentally during an _____

In pancreatic cancer what masses may be palpated on examination? _____

Serum _____ is more sensitive & specific for acute pancreatitis

Hint: amylase/lipase

Pancreatitis can be complicated with _____

Hint: lung pathology

Serum amylase is typically x_____ times the upper limit of normal in acute pancreatitis

Pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis: _____

Recurrent abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome is often related to _____ or associated with a change in stool frequency and/or stool form

> 90% of pancreatic cancers have a _____ mutation