Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the management for small bowel obstruction caused by hernias? _____

What are the most common causes of large bowel obstruction? 1st _____ ~60% 2nd Diverticular disease

Investigations for Irritable Bowel Syndrome? FBC, CRP _____ Coeliac serology (tissue transglutaminase antibodies)

Hint: rule out IBD

Serum _____ is more sensitive & specific for acute pancreatitis

Hint: amylase/lipase

Lifestyle advice for IBS... _____

Hint: 9

What is the definitive investigation for small bowel obstruction? _____

Advanced pancreatic cancer can present with _____ because of loss of exocrine function

What is the pharmacological management of refractory abdominal pain in IBS after anti-spasmodics? 1st _____ 2nd SSRI

Serum amylase _____ prognostic for pancreatitis

Hint: is/-not

A large bowel obstruction is the initial complaint of _____ in ~20% of cases

Hint: most common cause