1b Disorders of Upper GI Tract Flashcards
1
Q
What radiographic sign might you see with a perforated duodenal ulcer?
A
Rigler Sign = Air under the diagphragm
2
Q
What investigation should be done for a suspected perforated duodenal ulcer?
A
Abdominal X ray and Chest X ray
3
Q
How is a duodenual peptic ulcer managed?
A
IV Fluids
IV antibiotics
PPI
H2 Receptor angonist
Omental Patch
4
Q
What might be an exacerbation of duodenal ulcers?
A
Pneumonia - Pain when breathing therefore not breathing properly, so bacteria stays in the lungs, therefore leading to infection
5
Q
What criteria is used to assess the severity of pancreatitis?
A
Glasgow criteria
6
Q
What is the first stage of imaging gall stones?
A
Ultrasound
7
Q
What is the second stage of imagine gall stones?
A
MRCP
8
Q
What is the management of gall stones?
A
ERCP
