Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

_____ suggests that a palpable, nontender/painless gallbladder is caused by pancreatic / gallbladder cancer, not a stone.

Patients with small bowel obstruction should be nil _____

What is the initial management of bowel obstruction? (small & large) _____ NG tube for decompression IV fluids

Investigations for Irritable Bowel Syndrome? FBC, CRP _____ Coeliac serology (tissue transglutaminase antibodies)

Hint: rule out IBD

Serum amylase _____ prognostic for pancreatitis

Hint: is/-not

Small bowel obstruction is managed with IV fluid resuscitation for _____

Is pancreatic cancer always painless? _____

A large bowel obstruction is the initial complaint of _____ in ~20% of cases

Hint: most common cause

A alcoholic patient experiences sudden-onset severe epigastric pain that radiates to the back, vomiting, and has discolouration on the flank. What is the likely diagnosis? _____

_____ is the blockage of the large intestine that impedes passage of intestinal contents