Gastroenterology & Hepatology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 371: Different sub-types of ascites exist: _____ ascites, haemorrhagic ascites, pancreatic ascites
Answer: chylous
Flashcard 372: What is the first-line investigation for acute cholecystitis?
_____
Answer: RUQ ultrasound!
Flashcard 373: What are the risk factors for cholesterol gallstones?
_____
Answer: Fat, female, fertile, > forty, fair-skinned, family history
Flashcard 374: The most common cause of ascites is _____ ~80%
Answer: cirrhosis (portal hypertension)
Flashcard 375: Acute cholangitis LFTs will present with ↑ _____, γ-GT, ALP, & ALT
Answer: bilirubin
Flashcard 376: What is the definitive management for ascites caused by cirrhosis?
_____
Answer: Liver transplantation
Extra: Management ladder for cirrhotic ascites:
1. Sodium restriction & Diuretics (Spironolactone + Furosemide)
2. Large Volume Paracentesis (LVP)
3. TIPS (for refractory cases)
4. Liver Transplant (Definitive)
Flashcard 377: Appendicitis most commonly occurs at ages _____ years.
Answer: 10-19
Flashcard 378: Patients often report pain is worse when _____ for appendicitis
Answer: going over speed bumps
Flashcard 379: _____ is the excessive accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity
Answer: Ascites
Flashcard 380: Acute cholangitis is also known as _____
Answer: ascending cholangitis
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