Abdomen/Upper GI Flashcards
what is the purpose of the GI tube
decompression feeding (gavage)
Lavage (cleaning)
Gastric analysis
what is the most common N-G tube
salem sump
whats the difference between a PEG and PEJ tube
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
PEG- ends in stomach
PEJ- ends in jejunum
describe achalasia
failure of esopho-gastric sphincter to open
food fills esophagus
S/SX: nocturnal regurgitation of undigested foods
what % of patients have RLQ pain
96%
S/Sx of appendicitis
anorexia
RLQ pain
looks like fecolith -fecal stone (radiopaque)
what causes ascites & treatment
cirrhosis
Liver Ca
hepatitis
additive pathology
diuretics, shunts, drainage
describe atresia
congenital
dead end of tubular structure
Double bubble stomach (frequent fistulas)
describe cholelithiasis and S/Sx
gall/bile stones
less than 15% show up
abodomen, right shoulder, or mid scapula pain
describe ulcerative colitis & S/Sx
inflammation and ulcerations in the colon mucosa
S/sx: abdomen pain, diarrhea, hematochezia
where is colon cancer most common and what does it look like
most common in the rectosigmoid area looks like apple core
describe an inguinal hernia
bowel going through abdominal wall (pushed out belly button)
describe gastroenteritis
inflammation of the lining of the stomach and or small bowel
describe hirschsprung disease & S/Sx
lack of innervation of colon
aganglionic- lack of nerves cause muscle to move poop
Obstipation
describe intussusception & S/sx
telescoping of the bowel
idopathic
obstruction and ischemia
