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Acute/Peptic Perforation Flashcards

Includes acute perforation and peptic perforation. peptic perforation is a type of acute perforation

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what is an acute perforation?

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full thickness injury to stomach or bowel wall

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Causes of acute perforations?

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Penetrating trauma
PUD
Appendicitis, Divertic
Bowel obstruction -> Volvulus, Toxic Megacolon
Cancer - Adenocarcinoma neoplasm
Connective Tissue disorders
CVD - low flow states
Infx - TB, Typhoid

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What is a peptic perforation?

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basically a peptic ulcer that eats all the way through the GI wall

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Causes of Peptic perforations?

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PUD
>65yo
H. pylori
NSAIDs
Smoking

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Study of choice for peptic perforation?

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CT W/Contrast

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You order an abd XR for fear of a peptic perforation. What are you looking for?

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“Rigler Sign”
Keep in mind, XR misses subtle free air 50% of the time

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Trmnts for Peptic Perforation?

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Resuscitation
PPIs
ABX
Sx Omental Patch Closure

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