Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

The most common pathogenesis of appendicitis in children & young adults is _____

What is the management for ascites? _____ Spironolactone monotherapy

_____ is the a acute inflammation of the appendix, typically caused by obstruction of the appendiceal lumen

Acute cholangitis is caused by _____ which results in biliary stasis → bacterial translocation into bile ducts → bacterial infection ascends the biliary tract

Acute cholecystitis RUQ pain may radiate to the _____ because of phrenic nerve irritation

_____ is intestinal hypomotility WITHOUT bowel obstruction, subsequently leading to "functional" bowel obstruction

What is the management for large, or refractory ascites? _____

There are two main types of gallstones: _____ and pigmented

Management of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis? Prophylaxis: _____ Management: IV cefotaxime

In acute cholecystitis there is _____ AST & ALT, normal bilirubin, normal ALP, normal γ-GT

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