Anatomy blue boxes Flashcards
Fluid injected into peritoneal cavity
Absorbed rapidly
Semipermeable membrane with extensive SA, stuff absorbed rapidly
Peritoneal dialysis
Dilute sterile solution introduced on one side, drained from other
Temporary use for renal failure
Greater omentum
Prevents adherence
Protects, insulated and cushions
Abscess cause
Perforation of duodenal ulcer, rupture of GB, perforation of appendix
Paracolic gutters
Provide pathways for ascetic fluid and spread of intraperitoneal infections and cancer cells
Can lead into the pelvis - esp if upright, peritonitis
Severence of cystic artery
During cholecystectomy
Hiatal hernia
Stomach into mediastinum through the esophageal hiatus
Paraesophageal - next to esophagus
Sliding - common, contents of stomach in esophagus might happen
Variation of hepatic arteries
R hepatic might originate from SMA instead of proper hepatic
Left hepatic can come from L gastric