Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Inspection of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____

Appendicitis and diverticulitis are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

Suspected GI perforation with localised _____ pain is suggestive of contained perforated diverticulitis

Hint: Location

Conservative management for GI perforation involves _____ and broad spectrum antibiotics

_____ may be used as an initial investigation for an 'acute abdomen'. However, CT (TAP) is the first-line investigation for suspected GI perforation.

Peptic ulcer disease and IBD are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

_____ is a congenital abnormality of the bowel that can rarely cause peritonitis due to perforation

Acute mesenteric ischaemia and bowel obstruction are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

Stab injury and blunt abdominal trauma are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

Auscultation of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____