Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

_____ is when one segment of the bowel invaginates into another segment distal to it, most commonly around the ileo-caecal region

Investigations for alcoholic hepatitis: • _____ • LFTs

Where in the GI tract does intussusception most commonly occur? _____

In children, the most common cause of intussusception is _____ (e.g. due to rotavirus or adenovirus)

Intussusception results in compromised blood supply, which causes intermittent abdominal pain with "_____" stool

What is the investigation of choice for intussusception? _____

Patients' skin with intussusception may appear _____

What is a late sign of intussusception? _____

What does ultrasound show with intussusception? _____

Intussusception typically affects infants aged _____ months old.