Gastrointestinal perforation — Flashcards

Gastrointestinal perforation — Flashcards

Gastrointestinal perforation — Flashcards
#1

_____ of an anterior duodenal ulcer is characterized by free air under the diaphragm (pneumoperitoneum)

#2

Which type of duodenal ulcer (anterior or posterior) is more commonly associated with perforation? _____

#3

Cholecystitis can cause _____ formation with the GI tract, resulting in air in the biliary tree (pneumobilia)

#4

Porcelain gallbladder is treated with prophylactic _____ due to high rates of gallbladder cancer (mostly adenocarcinoma)

#5

Herniated contents may be at risk for _____, which is the inability to reduce contents back into the abdomen/pelvis

#6

omphalocele

#7

Treatment for localized renal cell carcinoma is _____

#8

Acute mesenteric ischemia is associated with transmural infarction and perforation, which may cause _____

#9

Aortic aneurysm may cause _____ and/or _____ pain, which is a sign of leaking, dissection, or imminent rupture

#10

Malrotation can lead to _____ and duodenal obstruction

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