Abdominal emergencies — Flashcards

What is tx of pyloric stenosis? _____

Emphasematous cholecystitis is a life-threatening form of acute cholecystitis due to infection with _____

Bilious emesis = obstruction distal to _____

Bowel-sparing _____ treatment of Crohn's disease is indicated after conservative medical therapy has failed

What is tx of gastroschisis/omphalocele if primary closure cannot be achieved? _____

Kidney stone > 10 mm is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

Fundoplication is a procedure used to treat severe _____

Sigmoid volvulus is associated with the "_____" sign on X-ray

Paraesophageal hiatal hernias occur when the _____

What is surgical tx of GERD if PPI's are not tolerated or pt. doesnt want them? _____