Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Pancreatic cancers have a terrible prognosis because _____

On CT scan a "_____" sign is indicative of pancreatic cancer

What is the initial investigation for acute pancreatitis? _____

What abdominal x-ray findings are associated with large bowel obstruction? _____ [By James Heilman, MD - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4646177]

What is the mainstay management in pancreatic cancer? _____

Large bowel obstruction presents with abdominal pain, _____ and abdominal distenion

Hint: GI symptom

Management for hiatus hernia? Advice = _____ Medical = PPI if symptomatic

What is the pharmacological management of refractory abdominal pain in IBS after anti-spasmodics? 1st _____ 2nd SSRI

What is the mainstay management of pancreatitis? _____

Hint: 2

Small bowel is considered dilated if > _____cm diameter