Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the investigation of choice for intussusception? _____

Investigations for alcoholic hepatitis: • _____ • LFTs

Patients who are experiencing _____ may draw legs to their chest to ease the pain

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

Intussusception is occasionally palpable as a "_____-shaped" or cylindrical mass in the right upper quadrant

What is the suspected diagnosis of a Child 3 mo - 3 yr, relief with knee-chest position and currant-jelly/bloody bowel movements? _____

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

Patients' skin with intussusception may appear _____

What is a late sign of intussusception? _____

Intussusception affects _____ 3.5:1

Hint: sex