Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards
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To diagnose irritable bowel syndrome, other diagnosis should be considered e.g. _____
Serum _____ is more sensitive & specific for acute pancreatitis
Hint: amylase/lipase
Pancreatic cancer classically presents as _____
Patients with small bowel obstruction should be nil _____
On CT scan a "_____" sign is indicative of pancreatic cancer
Surgical management for hiatus hernia is only indicated in _____ hiatus hernia
What is the first-line investigation for hiatus hernia?
Hiatus hernia are often found incidentally during an _____
Pancreatic cancer causes _____ jaundice which results in pale stools & dark urine
Investigations for Irritable Bowel Syndrome? FBC, CRP _____ Coeliac serology (tissue transglutaminase antibodies)
Hint: rule out IBD
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