Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Ascitic fluid analysis with neutrophils > 250 cells/ul indicates _____

Mesenteric adenitis typically improves and almost always clears up within _____

Hint: time

What is the interim management of acute cholecystitis in unstable or clinically deteriorating patients? _____

What are the risk factors for cholesterol gallstones? _____

Hint: 6

What is the mainstay management of appendicitis? _____ + administration of IV antibiotics

The most common organism implicated in acute cholangitis is _____

Acute cholecystitis affects _____ 3:1 with peak incidence > 50 years old

Hint: gender

Patients often report pain is worse when _____ for appendicitis

What is the first-line investigation for acute cholecystitis? _____

What is the management for acute cholecystitis? _____ Laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 1 week

Hint: initial