Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

~90% of pancreatic cancers are _____, most of which develop in the head of the pancreas

Hint: type

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

Hint: GI symptom

What is the management for small bowel obstruction caused by adhesions? _____

Risk factors for hiatus hernia included increased intra-abdominal pressure e.g. _____

Acute pancreatitis classically presents with _____ pain that may radiate to the back

What is the management in pancreatic cancer of the head where the tumour can be resected? _____

Acute pancreatitis is usually caused by: _____ alcoholism (30%)

What are the most common causes of large bowel obstruction? 1st _____ ~60% 2nd Diverticular disease

What are the biggest risk factors for pancreatic cancer? 1 Smoking 2 Diabetes mellitus (esp T2DM) 3 Chronic _____ 3 Obesity 4. Family history

Hint: condition

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