Anatomy blue boxes

Question 1

Fluid injected into peritoneal cavity

Answer 1

Absorbed rapidly

Semipermeable membrane with extensive SA, stuff absorbed rapidly

Question 2

Peritoneal dialysis

Answer 2

Dilute sterile solution introduced on one side, drained from other
Temporary use for renal failure

Question 3

Greater omentum

Answer 3

Prevents adherence

Protects, insulated and cushions

Question 4

Abscess cause

Answer 4

Perforation of duodenal ulcer, rupture of GB, perforation of appendix

Question 5

Paracolic gutters

Answer 5

Provide pathways for ascetic fluid and spread of intraperitoneal infections and cancer cells
Can lead into the pelvis - esp if upright, peritonitis

Question 6

Severence of cystic artery

Answer 6

During cholecystectomy

Question 7

Hiatal hernia

Answer 7

Stomach into mediastinum through the esophageal hiatus
Paraesophageal - next to esophagus
Sliding - common, contents of stomach in esophagus might happen

Question 8

Variation of hepatic arteries

Answer 8

R hepatic might originate from SMA instead of proper hepatic

Left hepatic can come from L gastric