Black Book Flashcards
what is the purpose of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
to increase membrane fluidity
what makes cell negative inside?
Na/K ATPase, 3Na out for every 2K in
what is the most common intracellular cation?
K
what are desmosomes?
cell-cell anchor
what are hemidesmosomes?
cell-extracellular matrix anchor
what is the most variable part of the cell cycle?
G1
what is the largest site of gluconeogenesis?
liver
what activates protein kinase C?
calcium
what are the initial responses to vascular injury?
vasoconstriction by TXA, platelet adhesion, thrombin generation (forms platelet plug)
what is the mechanism of thrombin?
converts fibrinogen to fibrin, activates factor 5 & 8, activates platelets
which coagulation factor has the shortest half life?
7
which factor is not synthesized in the liver?
8
which factors are synthesized in the endothelium?
8 and wvf
which factors are vitamin k dependent?
2, 7, 9, 10, c, s
how to reverse INR?
FFP is immediate and lasts 6 hours, IV vit K takes 6 hours to take effect
what is the mechanism of AT-III?
binds and inhibits thrombin, factor 9, 10, 11
what is the mechanism of heparin?
binds AT-III to increase its activity 1000x
what is the mechanism of protein C?
degrades factor 5 and 8, and fibrinogen
what is the mechanism of TPA?
converts plasminogen to plasmin
what is the mechanism of plasmin?
degrades factor 5 and 8 and converts fibrinogen to fibrin
which coagulation factors are in extrinsic pathway?
2, 5, 7, 10, fibrinogen
which coagulation factors are in intrinsic pathway?
8, 9, 11, fibrinogen
which ACT is desirable for routine anticoagulation?
150-200
which ACT is desirable for cardiac bypass?
> 460
what is the most common congenital hypercoagulable disorder?
factor 5 leiden mutation (resistance to activated protein C)
what is the most common acquired hypercoagulable disorder?
smoking
what is the key element in development of arterial thromboembolism?
endothelial injury
what is virchow’s triad?
stasis, endothelial injury, hyercoagulation
which blood product is used if needing AT-III?
FFP
why is DVT more common in left leg?
iliac artery compresses vein
what anticoagulant should you use if someone has HITT?
argatroban
how do you diagnose HITT?
platelet drop below 100 or 50% decrease from baseline, ELISA for PF4 ab (if only mildly positive, perform serotonin release assay)
what is the most common congenital bleeding disorder?
von willebrand’s disease
what is the most common symptom of von willebrand’s disease?
epistaxis
what is the blood test for von willebrands?
prolonged bleeding time, aka ristocetin test (PT and PTT are normal)
what is the treatement for von willebrand’s disease?
DDAVP (except type 3), or factor VIII-wvf complex, or cryoprecipitate
what are the 3 types of von willebrand disease?
1: not enough vwf 2: vwf doesnt work well 3: no vwf
what is hemophelia A and what is dx/tx?
factor 8 deficiency; dx by prolonged PTT and normal PT. tx is recombinant factor 8 (other options are DDAVP or cryo). want levels at 100% preop and 50% postop for 3-5 days
what is hemophelia b and what is dx/tx?
factor 9 deficiency; dx by prolonged PTT and normal PT; tx is recombinant factor 9 or FFP
what are the rules for plavix after stents?
bare metal = 6 weeks, drug eluding = 1 year
what is the antidote for dabigatran?
idarucizumab (praxbind)
what is the tx for thrombolitic overdose?
aminocaproic acid
what are the contraindications to TPA?
absolute: active internal bleeding, recent CVA <2mo ago, crainal pathology; relative: surgery/biopsy within 10 days, ob delivery, major trauma, left heart thrombus, recent GI bleed <90 days ago, uncontrolled HTN; minor: minor surgery, recent CPR, bacterial endocarditis, hemostatic problems such as renal/liver disease, diabetic hemorrhage, retinopathy, pregnancy
what is the half life of heparin?
60-90 minutes
what are the side effects of long term heparin?
osteoporosis, alopecia
what is the dose of protamine to reverse heparin?
1.5mg/100U of heparin
what is the mechanism of warfarin?
vitamin K dependent decarboxylation of glutamic residues
how do SCDs work?
improve venous return but also induce fibrinolysis with compression by releasing endogenous TPA
how does DDAVP work?
stimulates factor 8 and vwf release from endothelium?
how long to hold aspirin?
7 days
how long to hold plavix?
5-7 days
how long to hold warfarin?
7 days
what level do you want platelets at before surgery?
50,000
why does calcium decrease with PRBC transfusion?
PRBC stored in citrate and citrate binds Ca
when should you transfuse platelets?
<10k, <20k with infection or bleeding risk, or <50k if active bleeding or pre-procedure
what should you consider if platelets dont increase after transfusion?
allo-immunization, try HBO matched platelets. if still not working, check for HLA antibodies
what is in cryoprecipitate?
vwf, factor VIII, fibrinogen, and favor XIII
when to give cryoprecipitate?
fibrinogen <100 or bleeding in VWD
what is the most common transfusion reaction? details?
febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction; fever/rigors after transfusion from preformed recipient abs against donor wbcs. stop transfusion and give tylenol.
what is the most common symptom of blood product allergic reaction?
rash; rarely anaphylaxis can occur. MCC is IgA deficiency.
what is the cause of delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction?
preformed recipient abs against donor minor RBC antigens (HLA)
what causes TRALI?
donor Abs bind recipient WBCs and lodge in lung
what causes acute hemolytic transfusion reaction? s/sx/tx?
ABO incompatibility; preformed recipient Abs against donor RBCs. fever, hypotension, tachy, hematuria, renal failure, shock DIC, bleeding. tx with stop transfusion, fluids, diuretics, bicarb, pressors
what is the most common cause of death from a blood transfusion?
ABO incompatibility from clerical error.
what is the most common blood product with bacterial contamination, and why?
platelets, because they are not refrigerated. MC bug is gram negative rods, usually e. coli
which blood products do NOT have risk of HIV/hepatitis?
albumin and immunoglobulins, because they are heat treated
what is the first cell type to arrive in wound healing process?
Platelets
what is the dominant/most essential cell type in inflammation/wound healing?
macrophages
what are the steps of wound healing?
1) inflammation 2) proliferation 3) remodeling
what are the predominant cell type in wound healing from 0-2 days?
PMNs
what are the predominant cell type in wound healing from 3-4 days?
macrophages
what are the predominant cell type in wound healing from 5+ days?
fibroblasts
what is the key growth factor in wound healing?
PDGF
where are most cytokines produced?
macrophages
why does atelectasis cause fever?
alveolar macrophages release IL-1
which interleukin DOWNregulates inflammatory response?
IL-10
what is the main cell type in type 1 hypersensitivity reaction?
1 is mast cells (as well as basophils)
which cell type responds to intracellular infection?
natural killer cells
how long does the inflammation phase of wound healing last?
1-10 days
how long does the proliferation phase of wound healing last?
5 days to 3 weeks
when does collagen deposition peak in wound healing?
3 weeks
how long does maturation/remodeling phase of wound healing last?
3 weeks to 1 year
what happens to collagen during wound maturation?
type 3 is replaced with type 1
what/when is the most strength a wound ever gets?
80%, hits this at 8-12 weeks
how quickly do peripheral nerves regenerate?
1mm/day
order of cell arrival in wound?
platelet, PMNs, macrophages, fibroblasts, lymphocytes
what is the #1 source for migration of epithelial cells for wound edges?
hair follicles
what is the most common collagen type in the body?
type 1
what is the most common collagen in cartilage?
type 2
what is the collagen of granulation tissue?
type 3
what is the primary collagen type in a healing wound?
type 1
what is optimal transcutaneous oxygen measurement for wound healing?
> 25mmhg
what defines a wound infection?
> 10^5/cm^2 bacteria
what vitamin can counteract the effects of steroids on wound healing?
Vit A
what is the largest risk factor for wound dehisence?
deep wound infection
what determines leak vs fistula?
leak if less than 7 days, fistula if 7 or more
what is the major cytokine produced from th1 cells?
INF-gamma
what is the main target cell of th1 cells?
macrophages
what is the major cytokine produced by th2 cells?
IL-4
what is the main target cell of th2 cells?
B cells
what type of immune response comes from th1 cells?
cell mediated
what type of immune response comes from th2 cells?
antibody mediated
what is the most common ab in the spleen?
IgM
what is the largest antibody?
IgM
what is the primary antibody against A and B antigens on RBCs?
IgM
what is the most common antibody overall?
IgG
what antibody is responsible for secondary immune response?
IgG
which antibody crosses the placenta?
IgG
which antibody plays a role in mucosal immunity?
IgA
which antibody is involved in type 1 hypersensitivity?
IgE
which interleukin is associated with type 1 hypersensitivity?
IL-5 (overproduction)
what is a type 2 hypersensitivity?
antibody dependent cytotoxicity (acute hemolytic transfusion reaction, hyperacute rejection, ITP)
what is a type 3 hypersensitivity?
immune complex deposition (serum sickness, SLE)
what is a type 4 hypersensitivity?
delayed type aka t-cell mediated/antibody independent (chronic rejection, PPD, graft vs host disease, contact dermatitis)
what is the most common immune deficiency?
malnutrition
what is the main source of histamines in tissues?
mast cells
what is the main source of histamines in blood?
basophils
what is the most important antigen in donor/recipient matching?
HLA-DR
what type of rejection occurs if incompatible ABO?
hyperacute
what are some ways to try to decrease the PRA% of a person awaiting transplant?
plasmapheresis, IV-IG, or rituximab
when does hyperacute rejection occur?
minutes to hours after txp
what causes hyperacute rejection?
preformed recipient abs to donor antigens
when does accelerated rejection occur?
within 1 week
what causes accelerated rejection?
T cell sensitization from previous transfusion, childbirth, previous txp etc
when does acute rejection occur?
1 week to 6 months
what causes acute rejection?
recipient T cells against donor antigens
what is the main mechanism of chronic rejection after heart transplant?
chronic allograft vasculopathy
how to diagnose antibody mediated rejection?
HLA serum antibody levels and C4d tissue staining on biopsy
how can you treat antibody mediated rejection?
IVIG, plasmapheresis, rituximab, splenectomy
what is cyclosporin and what are its main side effects?
calcineurin inhibitor; nephro/hepatotoxic, HUS, tremors, seizures
what is the mechanism of tacrolimus?
binds FK binding protein to inhibit IL-2 (similar to cyclosporin but 50x more potent, same side effects) generally less rejection than with cyclosporin
what is the mechanism of sirolimus?
mTOR inhibitor that binds FK binding protein to inhibit response to IL-2 (advantage is that it is not nephrotoxic)
what are the side effects of sirolimus?
increased triglycerides, impaired wound healing, pancytopenia
what are the side effects of azathioprine?
myelosuppression, GI intolerance, pancreatitis, hepatotixic, neoplasia, anemia, pulmonary fibrosis
what are the side effects of mycophenolate (aka Cellcept)?
GI upset, pancytopenia
which monoclonal antibody drugs are used for immunosuppression?
daclizumab, basilximab (work against IL-2)
what is the mechanism of thymoglobulin?
ab directed against antigens on T cells (cytolytic)
what is the most common malignancy following transplant?
squamous cell CA of skin
who is at the highest risk of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder?
children and heart transplants
what causes post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder?
EBV mediated B cell proliferation
what is the most common infection after transplant AFTER 1 month?
CMV
what is the most common manifestation of CMV in post transplant patients?
febrile mononucleosis (though can present as gastritis, colitis, ophthalmitis)
what is the treatment for CMV?
gangciclovir or IVIG
what is the most common cause of ESRD leading to kidney txp?
diabetes
what is the most common cause of post-op oliguria after renal transplant?
ATN
what is the most common cause of new proteinuria after renal transplant?
renal vein thrombosis
what is the most common complication after renal transplant?
urine leak
what is the definition of early graft dysfunction in renal transplant?
needing HD within the first week of transplant
when is lymphocele most likely to form post renal transplant?
3 weeks post op (decreased UOP late)
what does the path for CMV look like?
inclusion bodies in leukocytes
what is the most common cause of mortality after kidney transplant?
myocardial infarction
what is the workup for a post-transplant patient with increasing Cr and decreasing UOP?
duplex US and biopsy
what is the most common complication in living kidney donors?
wound infection
what is the most common cause of death in living kidney donors?
fatal PE
what is the most common indication for liver transplant?
Hep C
what is the most common indication for liver transplant in children?
biliary atresia
what is the Milan criteria?
defines who with HCC and get a transplant: 1 tumor less than 5cm, or 3 tumors each less than 3cm, or favorable histology. CANNOT have mets, vascular invasion, or cholangiocarcinoma.
what is the best predictor of liver transplant primary non-function?
macrosteatosis
what is the utility of the MELD score?
if 15 or higher, more likely to benefit from liver transplant; if less than 15, more likely to die from liver transplant than to benefit from it.
what is the most common arterial anomaly in liver transplant?
aberrant right hepatic artery coming off SMA
what is the most common complication of liver transplant?
biliary leak
how do you treat primary non-function after liver transplant?
must re-transplant
what is the most common early vascular complication after liver transplant?
hepatic artery thrombosis
what is the difference between early and late hepatic artery thrombosis after liver txp?
early leads to fulminant liver failure; late leads to biliary strictures and abscess
what is the most common cause of hepatic abscess after liver txp?
hepatic artery thrombosis
how can you tell cholangitis vs rejection on path?
cholangitis is JUST PMNs, rejection is mixed endothelitis infiltrate
what does path show in chronic liver rejection?
disappearing bile ducts
what is the most common complication of a living liver donor?
bile leak
what is the recurrence rate of PBC after txp?
20%
what is the recurrence rate of PSC after txp?
20%
what is the most common cause of mortality after heart transplant within one year?
infection
what is the most common cause of mortality after heart transplant after 5 years (and overall)?
chronic allograft vasculopathy (aka accelerated atherosclerosis of small coronary vessels)
what is the most common cause of mortality after lung transplant within one year?
reperfusion injury
what is the most common cause of mortality after lung transplant after one year (and overall)?
bronchiolitis obliterans (aka chronic rejection)
which complication of diabetes does not improve after pancreatic transplant?
vascular disease
what is the most common complication after pancreatic transplant?
vessel thrombosis
how does acute rejection of small bowel transplant present?
diarrhea
what is the most common organism in surgical site infection?
staph aureus
what is the most common organism in vent associated penumonia?
staph aureus
what is the mechanism that makes MRSA resistent?
altered penicillin binding protein
what is the most common organism in line infection?
staph epidermidis
what is enteroccus resistant to?
all cephalosporins
what is the mechanism of enterococcus to vanco?
mutation of the cell wall binding protein
what is the most common organism in the gut?
bacteroides fragillis
what is the most common organism in burn wound infections?
pseudomonas
what is the most common aerobic bacteria in the colon?
e. coli
what causes the SIRS response in gram negative infections?
lipid A (LPS) is potent stimulant of TNF-a
what are ways to prevent SSI during OR?
stop tobacco, clippers (not razor), abx within 1 hour before incision, maintain blood glucose, keep O2 high, keep patient warm
what wound class is prepped bowel?
clean contaminated
which wound types should theoretically be left open?
contaminated and dirty
what is the most common organism in SSI?
staph aureus
what defines a surgical site infection (bacteria load)?
10^5 bacteria
what is the glucose goal in critically ill patients?
120-180
what is the most common organism in ventilator associated pneumonia?
staph aureus, but must cover for pseudomonas too
what is mendelson’s syndrome?
chemical pneumonitis from aspiration of gastric secretions (ARDS picture)
which central line placement has the lowest risk of infection?
subclavian
what is the abx regimen of choice if nec fasc is due to strep pyogenes?
high dose IV penicillin and clindamycin
how do you treat lung abscess?
usually abx alone, rarely need drainage or surgery
what test is the gold standard for c. diff?
stool cytotoxin assay
what test is the rapid check for c. diff?
stool ELISA for toxin A or B
what is the best initial treatment if fungemia is suspected?
anidulafungin (eraxis)
how do you treat candiduria?
remove foley; usually dont need abx
what is the abx tx of choice for actinomyces?
IV penicillin
what is the abx of choice for nocardia?
bactrim
what are the diagnostic criteria for SBP?
WBC >500, PMNs >250, positive cultures
what is the abx ppx for SBP?
norfloxacin (be sure to give to those with ascites and variceal bleed)
what is the most common organism in infected peritoneal dialysis catheter?
staph aureus
what is the tx of choice for infected peritoneal dialysis catheter?
IV/peritoneal vanco and gentamycin; intraperitoneal heparin can help; if not resolving in 4-5 days then remove catheter (though must remove if fungus, pseudomonas, or TB)
best diagnostic test for osteomyelitis?
bone biopsy
who should get tetanus toxoid if previously vaccinated?
clean/minor wounds if >10 years ago or dirty wounds if >5 years
what happens if you get needle stick from HIV patient?
HAART tx within 1 hour and for 4 weeks; ELISA test at time of stick and at 4 weeks
what is the most common condition in HIV requiring laparotomy?
CMV colitis (bleeding, perforation)
what is the most common location of lymphoma in HIV?
stomach
what is the symptom and tx of brown recluse spider bite?
necrosis; PO dapsone
what is the most common organism in human bites?
strep pyogenes; though eikenella is ONLY found in human bites
what is the most common organism in SBP?
e. coli
what is hoffman elimination?
drug is metabolized in blood and does not require organ metabolism (good for liver/renal failure, example is cisatricurium)
mechanism of zofran?
blocks serotonin (5 HT) receptor
what is alvimopan?
Entereg… mu opiod antagonist for post op ileus
how to treat SVT?
adenosine
what is the single best agent to decrease mortality in CHF and after MI?
ACE inhibitor
which diuretic can cause hyperkalemia?
spironolactone
what is the only agent found to improve survival in severe COPD?
home oxygen
what is the mechanism of infliximab (remicade)?
antibody to TNF-a
what is the antidote to tylenol overdose?
n-acetylcystine
what is the antidote to benzo overdose?
flumazenil
what is the antidote to wilson’s disease (copper)?
penicillamine
what is the antidote to overproduction/ingestion of iron?
deferasirox
what does a small MAC mean in anesthesia?
more lipid soluble, more potent, slower onset
what does a high MAC mean in anesthesia?
less lipid soluble, less potent, faster onset
what is the notable side effect of halothane?
hepatitis
what is the main side effect of etomidate?
adrenal insuffiency
what is the best indicator for successful intubation?
end tidal CO2
what causes rapid drop in end tidal CO2?
disconnected from vent, PE, CO2 embolus
what is the mechanism of dexmedetomidine?
CNS alpha 2 agonist
what is benefit of fentanyl over morphine?
no histamine release so shouldnt drop BP
what is the last muscle to become paralyzed (and first to recover)?
diaphragm
which muscle is the first to go down (and last to recover)?
face/neck
what is the first sign of malignant hyperthermia?
increase in end tidal CO2
what is the mechanism of dantrolene?
inhibits Ca release from muscle
how is rocuronium metabolized?
liver
how is pancuronium metabolized?
kidney
how is cisatricurium metabolized?
hoffman elimination
what is main side effect of cisatricurium?
hypotension
how is vecuronium metabolized?
heatic-biliary
how do neostigmine and edrophonium work?
block acetylcholineesterase
what is the maximum dose of local lidocaine?
5mg/kg (7 if with epi), so if 1% lidocaine can use 0.5cc/kg
what is ASA class 1?
healthy patient
what is ASA class 2?
mild disease without limitation
what is ASA class 3?
severe disease
what is ASA class 4?
disease is a severe constant threat to life
what is ASA class 5?
moribund, impending death
what is ASA class 6?
organ donor
when does a person who has had a CABG need pre-op testing?
if >5 years since CABG
when does someone who had cardiac stents placed need pre-op testing?
if >2 years since stents
how long to wait after MI for elective surgery?
6-8 weeks
what is the usual origin and location of replaced right hepatic artery?
off of SMA, coursing posterior/lateral to CBD
how long after cardiac stents requires preop cardiac workup?
> 2 years
how long after CABG requires preop cardiac workup?
> 5 years
what is the blood supply to the thymus?
inferior thyroid artery and internal mammary artery
what is pyridostigmine?
cholinesterase inhibitor, used for myesthenia gravis
what is the composition of normal saline?
154 Na and 154 Cl
what is the composition of LR?
130 Na, 4 K, 2.7 Ca, 109 Cl, 28 lactate
what is the equation for plasma osmolarity?
(2 x Na) + (glucose/18) + (BUN/2.8)
what is the standard dose of maintenance fluid?
4:2:1 rule (by 10kg increments)
what is the best indicator of adequate fluid resuscitation?
urine output
what are the benefits of adding dextrose to IVF?
stimulates insulin release to increase glucose and amino acid uptake, protein synthesis, and prevent protein catabolism
what metabolic abnormality can be caused by normal saline?
non-anion gap metabolic acidosis
what is the maximum does of bupivicaine?
2 (or 2.5) mg/kg
what is the pressor of choice if hypotension is due to epidural?
phenylephrine
order of rapid sequence intubation?
preoxygenate, induction, muscle relaxant/paralytic, intubation
what comorbidities are most associated with post op death?
1 renal failure, #2 CHF
what is the proper replacement fluid for sweat?
1/2 NS
what electrolyte is concentrated in saliva?
K
how much fluid is secreted by the stomach daily?
1-2 L
what electrolytes are lost in stomach fluid?
H and Cl
what is the proper replacement fluid for stomach losses?
D5 1/2 NS with 20K
how much fluid is secreted by the pancreas daily?
500cc - 1 L
what is the main electrolyte secreted in pancreatic fluid?
bicarb
what is the replacement fluid of choice for pancreatic secretion?
LR
what is the replacement fluid for biliary losses?
LR
how much fluid is secreted by the biliary system daily?
500cc - 1L
what is the main electrolytes lost in small bowel fluid (ie fistula, ileostomy?)
bicarb and K
what is the replacement fluid of choice for small bowel losses?
LR
what is the main electrolyte lost from the colon?
K
what is the replacement fluid of choice for colonic losses?
LR
what is the equation for FeNa?
((plama Cr x urine Na) / (Urine Cr x plasma Na)) x 100
what causes hypernatremia the majority of the time?
dehydration
what is the amount Na can be corrected in hypernatremia?
0.7 meq/L/h
how do you calculate free water deficit?
0.6 x kg x ((Na/140) - 1)
what is the usual cause of hyponatremia?
fluid overload
what is the amount Na can be corrected in hyponatremia?
0.5 meq/L/h
what are the most common causes of hypercalcemia?
hyperparathyroidism, then malignancy
which cancers cause hypercalcemia?
lung and breast
how do you treat hypercalcemic crisis?
NS rapid infusion, lasix, dialysis
what is the best treatment of hypercalcemia caused by malignancy?
bisphosphonates
what EKG change is seen in hypercalcemia?
shortened QT
what EKG change is seen in hypocalcemia?
prolonged QT
how to correct Ca for low albumin?
add 0.8 for each 1 below 4
what is the best treatment for hypermagnesemia?
calcium
what metabolic derangement is seen with excessive gastric loss?
hypochloremic hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis with paradoxical aciduria
how many calories are in fat?
9 kcal/g
how many calories are in protein?
4kcal/g
how many calories are in carbs?
4 kcal/g
how many calories are in dextrose?
4 kcal/g
how many calories are in alcohol?
7 kcal/g
how many calories does the average person need per day?
25 kcal/kg/d
how much protein does the average person need per day?
1-1.5g/kg/d (about 20% of daily intake)
how much does severe illness/trauma increase caloric need?
20-60%
how much does pregnancy increase caloric need?
300 kcal/d
how much does lactation increase caloric need?
500 kcal/d
how much does burns increase caloric need?
add 30 kcal/d x % burned to the standard requirement
how much does burns increase protein requirement?
add 3g x % burned to the standard requirement
what factors are included in the harris benedict equation?
weight, height, age, gender
how does fever change energy expenditure?
basal metabolic rate increases 10% for each degree over 38.0
what is the primary energy source for the brain?
glucose
how long does it take for the body’s glycogen stores to be gone?
18-24 hours
what activates trypsinogen?
enterokinase from duodenum
what is the major fuel source of the stomach?
glutamine
what is the main fuel source of small bowel enterocytes?
glutamine
what is the main fuel source of the pancreas?
glutamine
what is the main fuel source of the spleen?
glutamine
what is the major fuel source of the liver?
ketones
what is the main fuel source of large bowel colonocytes?
short chain fatty acids (butyrate)
what is the main fuel source of the heart?
short chain fatty acids
what is the main fuel source of skeletal muscle?
glucose
what is the main fuel source of the brain?
glucose
what is the main fuel source of kidney?
glucose
what is the main fuel source of peripheral nerves?
obligate glucose
what is the main fuel source of the adrenal medulla?
obligate glucose
what is the main fuel source of RBCs?
obligate glucose
what is the main fuel source of PMNs?
obligate glucose
what is the main fuel source of lymphocytes and macrophages?
glutamine
what is the main fuel source of cancer cells?
glutamine
what is the equation for respiratory quotient?
CO2 produced / O2 consumed
what respiratory quotient is indicative of overfeeding?
> 1
what respiratory quotient is indicative of starvation?
<0.7
what respiratory quotient is indicative of pure fat metabolism?
0.7
what respiratory quotient is indicative of pure protein metabolism?
0.8
what respiratory quotient is indicative of pure carb metabolism?
1.0
what respiratory quotient is considered “balanced feeding”?
0.825
what is the half life of albumin?
20 days
what is the half life of transferrin?
8 days
what is the half life of prealbumin?
2 days
what is the primary substrate of gluconeogenesis?
alanine
what inflammatory marker mediates cachexia?
TNF-a
what are the symptoms of chromium deficiency?
hyperglycemia, confusion, neuropathy
what are the symptoms of selenium deficiency?
cardiomyopathy, hypotheyroidism, neuro changes
what are the symptoms of copper deficiency?
pancytopenia, neuropathy/ataxia
what are the symptoms of zinc deficiency?
rash, blisters, chronic wounds, wasting
what are the symptoms of thiamine (B1) deficiency?
wernicke’s enceophalopathy, gaze palsy, cardiomyopahty, neuropathy
what are the symptoms of pyridoxine (B6) deficiency?
seizures, cheilitis, neuropathy
what are the symptoms of cobalmin (B12) deficiency?
megaloblastic anemia, beefy tongue, neuropathy
what are the symptoms of folate deficiency?
megaloblastic anemia, beefy tongue
what are the symptoms of niacin deficiency?
pellagra (diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis)
what are the symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency?
thrombocytopenia, dermatitis, hair loss, poor wound healing
what are the symptoms of vitamin A deficiency?
night blindness
what are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?
rickets, osteomalacia
what are the symptoms of vitamin E deficiency?
neuropathy, spinocereballar ataxia
what are the symptoms of vitamin K deficiency?
coaguloapthy
where does the majority of the body’s vitamin K come from?
produced by bacteria in the intestines
what is the most common cancer in women?
breast
what is the most common cause of cancer related death in women?
lung
what is the most common cancer in men?
prostate
what is the most common cause of cancer related death in men?
lung
what cancers are caused by EBV?
burkitt’s lymphoma, nasopharyngeal CA, and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder
what cancers are caused by coal tar?
larynx, skin, bronchial
what cancer is caused by beta-naphthylamine?
urinary tract
what cancer is caused by benzenes?
leukemia
what is the most common cancer in a suspicious axillary lymph node?
lymphoma
what is the most common cancer to metastasize to the small bowel?
melanoma
what is the most common cancer to metastasize to the spleen?
colorectal
what is the most common cancer to metastasize to the brain?
lung
what is the most common cancer to metastasize to the adrenal gland?
lung
what is the most common cancer to metastasize to the kidney?
breast
what are the side effects of cisplatin?
nephrotoxic, neurotoxic, ototoxic
what are the side effects of carboplatin?
myelosupression
what are the side effects of oxaloplatin?
nephrotoxic, neuropathy, ototoxic, cold sensitivity
what is the side effect of busulfan?
pulmonary fibrosis
what is the treatment medication for metastatic melanoma?
dacarbazine
what is the medication tx for pancreatic islet cell tumors?
streptozocin
what are the side effects of methotrexate?
renal toxicity, radiation recall
what is the tx of methotrexate toxicity?
leucovorin
what is the mechanism of methotrexate?
inhibits dihydrofolate reductase to inhibit purine and DNA synthesis
what is the mechanism of 5FU?
inhibits thymidylate synthase to inhibit purine and DNA synthesis
what are the side effects of tamoxifen?
blood clots, endometrial cancer
what are the side effects of aromatase inhibitors?
bone fractures
what cancers are treated with bevacizumab?
colorectal and non-small cell lung
what cancer is treated with rituximab?
non-hodgkins lymphoma
what cancer is treated with imatinib?
GIST tumors
what drug is used to treat metastatic or unresectable adrenal cancer?
mitotane
what phase of the cell cycle is most vulnerable to radiation?
m phase
tumor marker: ABC-B5
melanoma
tumor marker: S-100
melanoma
tumor marker: CEA
colon cancer
tumor marker: AFP-L3
HCC
tumor marker: DCP (des gamma carboxyprothrombin)
HCC
tumor marker: CA 19-9
pancreatic CA
tumor marker: CA 125
ovarian CA, endometrial CA
tumor marker: b-HCG
testicular CA, choriocarcinoma
tumor marker: PSA
prostate CA
tumor marker: NSE
small cell lung CA, neuroblastoma
what is the most important prognostic factor in breast CA?
nodal status
what is the most important prognostic factor for sarcomas?
tumor grade
what is the main side effect of trastuzumab?
cardiomyopathy
how much IVF to give kids in trauma bay?
20cc/kg bolus of LR
how much blood to give kids in trauma bay?
10cc/kg
where to incise pericardium during ED thoracotomy?
longitudinally anterior to phrenic nerve
what maneuver is best for retroperitoneal aorta exposure?
mattox
what maneuver is best for retroperitoneal IVC exposure?
cattel braasch
what is the supposed indication for DPL?
blunt trauma with hypotension
what indicates a positive DPL?
> 10cc blood, >100,000 RBCs/cc, food particles, bile, bacteria, >500 WBC/cc
what is the cause of traumatic subdural hematoma?
tearing of bridging veins between dura and arachnoid plexus
what are indications for operating on a subdural?
midline shift >1cm or significant neuro degeneration
what is the cause of traumatic epidural hematoma?
usually middle meningeal artery injury
what are the indications for operating on an epidural hematoma?
midline shift >5mm or neuro degeneration
where on the skull do you drill burr holes?
5cm anterior and superior to external auditory canal
what is equation for cerebral perfusion pressure?
MAP minus ICP (ideal is >60)
what is the treatment for diabetes insipidus?
replace with D5, DDAVP
what is the treatment for SIADH?
fluid restriction first, diuresis, treat underlying cause, if refractory then 3% hypertonic saline
GCS motor function?
6= follows commands, 5= localizes to pain, 4= withdraws from pain, 3= decorticate flexion to pain, 2= decerebrate extension to pain, 1= no response
GCS verbal response?
5= oriented x3, 4= confused by responds, 3= inappropriate words, 2= incomprehensible sounds/grunting, 1= no response
GCS eye score?
4= spontaneous opening, 3= opens to command, 2= opens to pain, 1= nothing
what is the most important prognostic indicator in GCS?
motor score
type 1 dens fracture, and tx?
stable through tip of dens, rigid collar
type 2 dens fracture, and tx?
unstable through dens base, needs halo for 3 months or internal fixation
type 3 dens fracture, and tx?
unstable through vertebral body, halo for 3 months or internal fixation
what is the most common cervical spine fracture?
dens
what deems a spine fracture unstable?
2 of 3 columns fractured
what is type 1 le fort fracture and tx?
- across maxilla, maxillo mandibular fixation (MMF) +/- miniplates
what is type 2 le fort fracture and tx?
/ \ lateral to nasal bone, underneath eyes, down towards maxilla, MMF +- miniplates
what is type 3 le fort fx and tx?
- lateral to orbital wall, MMF and miniplates
timing of nerve repair (ex: facial nerve)?
within 3 days; if contaminated then washout and tag ends, repair in 30 days
what is the most common cause of facial nerve injury?
temporal bone fracture
tx for refractory nose bleeds?
embolization of internal maxillary artery or ethmoidal artery
what is zone 1 of the neck?
clavicle to cricoid cartilage
what is zone 2 of the neck?
cricoid cartilage to angle of mandible
what is zone 3 of the neck?
angle of mandible to base of skull
zone 1 neck injury tx?
angio, bronch, EGD, swallow study.
incision for zone 1 neck injury?
median sternotomy
zone 2 neck injury tx?
explore all if penetrates platysma
incision for zone 2 neck injury?
lateral neck incision
zone 3 neck injury tx?
angio and laryngoscopy
incision for zone 3 neck injury?
jaw subluxation, release of SCM and digastric mm., may need to resect mastoid sinus
diagnosis for esophageal injury?
EGD and barium swallow
how to repair esophageal injury?
2 layers (absorbable mucosa, nonabsorbable outer layer) with muscle flap covering
tx for carotid dissection?
if symptomatic, stent. if asymptomatic, anticoagulate
tx for carotid thrombosis?
if still flow, then open repair (primary or graft), if no flow, anticoagulate to prevent propegation
incidence of stroke after ligation of carotid artery?
20%
tx for vertebral artery dissection or thrombosis?
anticoagulate
tx for vertebral artery bleed?
angioembolization
what are the boarders of the “box” in chest trauma?
xiphoid, nipples, clavicles
indications for OR thoracotomy after chest tube placement?
> 1000-1500 initial output, >250cc/h for 3 hours, unstable pt
what is the cause of respiratory impairment in flail chest?
underlying pulmonary contusion
approach to diaphragm repair based on timing?
if < 1 week, transabdominal. if >1 week, chest
most common location of tear in aortic transection?
ligamentum arteriosum (slightly distal to left subclavian artery)
which injuries should be addressed through a left thoracotomy rather than sternotomy?
distal left subclavian, descending thoracic aorta
what is the incision for distal right subclavian injury?
right mid-clavicular incision with possible clavicle
resection
what is the most common cause of death after heart contusion?
v-fib
what is the most common arrhythmia after heart contusion?
black book says SVT, score says PVCs
how to fix CBD injuries with <50% circumference damage?
primary repair over a stent
how to fix CBD injuries with >50% circumference damage?
choledochojejunostomy
what is the most common cause of hemobilia?
hepatic artery to biliary duct fistula, usualy 4 weeks after a trauma
what is the tx of choice for hemobilia from fistula?
angioembolization
what immunizations are required after splenectomy?
pneumococcus, H. influenza, meningitis
what determines whipple vs distal pancreatectomy in trauma (based on location)?
whether proximal or distal to SMV
when is graft required for arteries instead of primary repair?
if >2cm
what mediates reperfusion injury?
PMNs
what structures are in the anterior compartment of the calf?
anterior tibial artery, deep peroneal nerve
what structures are in the lateral compartment of the calf?
superficial peroneal nerve
what structures are in the deep posterior compartment of the calf?
posterior tibial artery, peroneal artery, tibial nerve
what structures are in the superficial posterior compartment of the calf?
sural nerve
how does the trifurcation appear on angio?
anterior tibial artery branches off first and goes laterally, peroneal artery is middle, posterior tibial artery is medial
structure most likely damaged with: anterior humerus dislocation?
axillary nerve
structure most likely damaged with: posterior humerus dislocation?
axillary artery
structure most likely damaged with: proximal humerus fx?
axillary nerve
structure most likely damaged with: midshaft humerus fx?
radial nerve
structure most likely damaged with: distal (supracondylar) humeral fx?
brachial artery
structure most likely damaged with: elbow dislocation?
brachial artery
structure most likely damaged with: distal radial fx?
median nerve
structure most likely damaged with: anterior hip dislocation?
femoral artery
structure most likely damaged with: posterior hip dislocation?
sciatic nerve
structure most likely damaged with: distal femur fx?
popliteal artery
structure most likely damaged with: posterior knee dislocation?
popliteal artery
structure most likely damaged with: fibular neck fracture?
common peroneal nerve
median nerve innervation in the hand?
sensation 1st 3.5 fingers on palmar side, motor finger flexors and thumb flexion
ulnar nerve innervation in the hand?
sensory to 5th and 0.5 of 4th digit, motor to wrist flexion and intrinsic hand muscles
radial nerve innervation in the hand?
sensory to 1st 3.5 digits on back of hand, motor to wrist and finger extensors
what nerve innervates the deltoid?
axillary
what is deficit with L3 nerve?
weak hip flexion
what is deficit with L4 nerve?
weak knee extension and weak patellar reflex
what nerve causes foot drop?
deep peroneal nerve, (L5 root). check sensation at big toe web.
best initial test for ureteral injury?
IV pyelogram
which ureteral injuries can be primarily repaired?
<2cm in top 2/3; lower 1/3 still reimplant into bladder
how to repair ureter if >2cm and in top 1/3 or middle?
trans-ureteroureterostomy
how to repair ureter if >2cm and in lower 1/3?
reimplant into bladder (5-0 PDS), may need psoas hitch to help reach
how to handle partial transection of ureter?
repair over stent
where is right renal artery in relation to IVC?
posterior to IVC
where is left renal vein in relation to aorta?
usually anterior, but beware for posterior location when clamping aorta
which renal vein can be ligated vs must be repaired?
left can be ligated due to collaterals via adrenal; right must be repaired
what is the best test for urethral injury?
retrograde urethrogram
how to treat significant urethral injury?
suprapubic tube for 2-3 months then delayed repair
how to treat small, partial urethral injury?
foley across tear for 3 weeks
what is the cutoff for fetus viability in trauma?
24 weeks
how to assess fetal maturity in pregnant trauma patient?
LS ratio >2:1, positive phosphatidylcholine
what is the most common cause of placental abruption in pregnant trauma patient?
shock; 2nd is mechanical disruption
what is the utility of kleihauer betke test?
detects fetal blood in maternal circulation to identify placental abruption or hemorrhage in pregnant trauma patient
where is the most common site for uterine rupture?
posterior fundus
what temperature in hypothermia qualifies for cardiac bypass?
<27 degrees
what is the most common cause of immediate death in electrical injuries?
cardiac arrest
what is the most common cause of immediate death in lightening strike?
electrical paralysis of brainstem
what is the most common cause of death overall in electrical injuries?
infection
what is the difference between AC and DC electricution?
AC has same entrance and exit site, more damaging. DC has different entrance and exit sites
which abdominal zone 1 hematomas should be explored?
all
which abdominal zone 2 hematomas should be explored?
penetrating only
which abdominal zone 3 hematomas should be explored?
penetrating only
what landmark differentiates abdominal zone 1 from 2?
psoas
what class of shock demonstrates tachycardia?
class 2+
what class of shock demonstrates hypotension?
class 3+
what is the definition of shock?
inadequate tissue oxygenation
what is the body’s first response to hemorrhagic shock?
increased diastolic pressure due to vasoconstriction
what is the last vital sign to change in shock with kids?
blood pressure
what is the most common organ injured in penetrating abdominal trauma?
small bowel
what is the most common organ injured in blunt abdominal trauma?
spleen (some say liver)
what is the tx for brown recluse spider bite?
dapsone
what is the best way to approach the left mainstem bronchus?
right thoracotomy
indications for perimortum c section?
fetus >24 weeks, aim for c section within 4 minutes of arrest but is contraindicated after 20 min of CPR
what is normal cardiac output?
4-8L/min
what is normal cardiac index?
2.5-4L/min
what is normal systemic vascular resistqnce?
800-1400 (1100)
what is normal pulmonary capillary wedge pressure?
7-11
what is normal CVP?
3-7
what is the best pressor for septic shock?
norepinephrine
what is the best pressor for cardiogenic shock?
dobutamine
what is the initial finding on ECHO in early tamponade?
impaired right atrial filling in diastole
what is the best pressor for neurogenic shock?
phenylephrine
what is the most common cause of adrenal insuffiency?
withdrawal of exogenous steroids
what is waterhouse-friederichsen syndrome?
bilateral adrenal hemorrhage leading to adrenal insuffiency
which steroid does not interfere with cosyntropin stim test?
dexamethasone
what is the clinical presentation of an intubated patient with acute PE?
sudden crease in end tidal CO2 and hypotension
which DVT is most likely to result in PE?
iliofemoral
what are the systemic alpha 1 effects?
arterial and venous vasoconstriction; gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis
what are the alpha 2 systemic effects?
venous vasoconstriction
what are the beta 1 systemic effects?
increased contractility and HR
what are the beta 2 systemic effects?
vasodilation, bronchodilation, increased glucagon and renin
what are the systemic effects of dopamine?
renal blood vessel relaxation, sphlanchnic smooth muscle relaxation
what are the effects of V1 receptors?
vascular smooth muscle constriction
what are the effects of V2 receptors?
water resorption from the collecting ducts
what are the effects of V3 receptors?
VIII and vWF release from endothelium
what is the mechanism of milrinone?
inhibits cAMP phosphodiesterase
dopamine action based on dose?
low: DA receptors, medium: contractility and increase HR; high: alpha 1
what receptors does dobutamine act on?
mostly B1, some B2 at high doses
what receptors does phenylephrine act on?
just alpha 1
what receptors does norepinephrine act on?
mostly alpha 1 and 2, some beta 1
what receptors does epinephrine act on?
low: beta 1 and 2, high: alpha 1 and 2
what receptors does vasopressin act on?
V1
what is the tx of nipride toxicity?
amyl nitrite first then sodium nitrite
what is the most common cause of delayed discharge after cardiac surgery?
a-fib
what is the most renally protective measure when someone with CKD needs contrast study?
pre-hydration
what is the most common cause of post-op ATN?
intraoperative hypotension
why does atelectasis cause fever?
IL-1 released from macrophages
what NIF is suitable for extubation?
> 20
what RSBI is suitable for extubation?
<105
what is the most common cause of ARDS?
pneumonia
what is considered a positive apnea test for brain death?
increase of CO2 to >60 or increase by 20; negative if BP drops below 60 or pt desaturates
what reflex can remain present in brain death?
deep tendon reflexes
what bladder pressure indicates abdominal compartment syndrome?
> 20
what complication can topical benzocaine cause during EGD?
methemoglobinemia
how does harmonic scalpel cause coagulation?
disrupts the protein hydrogen bonds
how does dabigatran affect coags?
prolonged PTT
which burns need grafting?
deep 2nd degree and above
how do 1st and superficial 2nd degree burns heal?
epithelialization from hair follicles
what is the parkland formula for burns?
4cc x kg x % burn (besides 1st degree). give 1/2 in first 8 hours and the rest in the remaining 16h of 24h period, if total is >20%
what topical burn tx should be put over cartilage?
sulfamylon
when is a burn considered infected?
> 10^5 bacteria on culture OR if the cx shows any B hemolytic strep
what are the benefits of STSG?
more likely to survive, can cover larger area
what are the benefits of FTSG?
less wound contraction, better color match
how do skin grafts survive depending on time frame?
imbibition 0-3 days, neovascularization day 3+
what is the most common cause of skin graft loss?
seroma/hematoma under graft
what nutrient do burn wounds need?
obligatory glucose user
what is the most common infection in significant burn patients?
pneumonia
what is the most common organism in burn wound infection?
pseudomonas
most common viral infection in burn wound?
HSV
what is the best tx for an infected burn wound?
excision with allograft and systemic antibiotics
which topical burn tx is good for eschar?
sulfamylon (mafenide sodium)
what are the side effects of silvadene (silver sulfadiazine)?
neutropenia and thrombocytopenia
what are the side effects of silver nitrate?
electrolyte imbalances and methemoglobinemia
which topical burn tx is good for pseudomonoas?
sulfamylon
what are the side effects of sulfamylon?
metabolic acidosis due to carbonic anhydrase inhibition, hypersensitivity reactions
what is a normal carbon monoxide (carboxyhemoglobin) level?
10% in normal people and 20% in smokers
what is the tx for carbon monoxide poisoning?
100% O2 and consider hyperbarics
what are the clinical suspicions for cyanide poisoning?
lactic acidosis and elevated O2 on ABG
what is the tx for cyanide poisoning?
methylene blue and 100% O2
what is the tx for corneal abrasion/eye burn?
topical fluoroquinolone ointment
what is a marjolin ulcer?
squamous cell carcinoma in an old burn/chronic wound
what kind of necrosis occurs with alkaline materials?
liquefaction necrosis
what kind of necrosis occurs with acidic materials?
coagulation necrosis
how do you treat hydrofluoric acid burns?
topical calcium to neutralize
what is the difference between TEN and SJS?
TEN is >30%, SJS is <10%; though both are detachment of epidermis from dermis
what are the borders of the anterior neck traingle?
anterior border of SCM, sternal notch, inferior border of digastric, and trachea
what structures are in the anterior neck triangle?
carotid, IJ, an vagus
what are the borders of the posterior neck triangle?
posterior border of SCM, trapezius, clavicle
what structures are in the posterior neck triangle?
spinal accessory nerve and brachial plexus
what is frey’s syndrome?
gustatory sweating from injury to auriculotemporal nerve that crosses with sympathetic nerve fibers
what are the branches of the thyrocervical trunk?
“STAT”: supracervical artery, transverse cervical artery, ascending cervical artery, inferior thyroid artery
what is the first branch of the external carotid artery?
superior thyroid artery
what is the blood supply to a trapezius muscle flap?
tranasverse cervical artery
what is the blood supply to a pectoralis major muscle flap?
thoracoacromial artery
what is the most common CA in a metastatc cervical lymph node?
squamous cell CA
what is the most common site of oral cavity cancer?
lower lip (usually squamous)
what is the tx for nasopharyngeal SCC?
chemo + radiation
what margin is needed for oral cavity cancers?
1cm except for tongue needs 2cm
what is the chemo regimen. of choice for oral cancers?
5fu and cisplatin
what is commando procedure?
removal of tongue ca with partial mandible resection
what is the most common benign tumor of the nasopharynx and larynx?
papilloma
what is the most common tumor of the nasopharynx in kids?
lymphoma
what is the tx for nasopharyngeal angiofibroma?
angioembolization (usually internal maxillary artery) then resection
what is the most common benign parotid tumor?
pleomorphic adenoma
what is the most common malignant tumor of the salivary glands?
mucoepidermoid CA
what is the most commonly injured nerve in parotid surgery?
greater auricular nerve
what is the most common malignant tumor of minor salivary glands?
adenoid cystic CA
what is a modified radical neck dissection?
resection of omohyoid, submandibular gland, sensory nerves C2-C5, cervical branch of facial nerve, and cervical chain LNs. attempt to spare 1 or 2 of spinal accessory nerve, IJ, or SCM. radical neck dissection takes all of these, rarely done.
what is the origin of thyroglossal duct cyst?
foramen cecum
where are 1st bronchial cleft cysts located?
angle of mandible
where are 2nd bronchial cleft cysts located?
anterior to SCM (goes through carotid bifurcation and into tonsillar pillar
where are 3rd bronchial cleft cysts located?
deep in SCM, emerge from pyriform sinus
where are cystic hygromas found?
posterior neck triangle, often on the left
what is the most common organism in suppurative parotitis?
staph
what is the most common organism in ludwig’s angina?
actinomyces
what is the most common benign head and neck tumor in adults?
hemangioma
what is the most common organism of mastoiditis?
strep pneumo
what organism causes epiglottitis?
h. d e
what is secreted by the adrenal glomerulosa?
aldosterone
what is secreted by the adrenal fasiculata?
glucocorticoids
what is secreted by the adrenal reticularis?
androgens and estrogens
what is the role of tyrosine hydroxylase?
converts tyrosine to dopa
what is the role of PNMT?
converts norepi to epi
what is the most common extra-adrenal site of neural crest tissue?
organ of zuckerkandl
what is the most common cause of congential adrenal hyperplasia?
21 hydroxylase deficiency
what is the most common casue of malignant incidental adrenal mass?
mets from lung cancer
what size indicates need for resection in incidental adrenal tumor?
4cm
what CT features are suspicious for malignancy in adrenal tumor?
> 10 houndsfield units, washout takes more than 10 minutes, irregular bordersheterogenous, dense, hemorrhagic areas
what drug is used for medical treatment of adrenal tumor?
mitotane
what is the best test for diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?
24h urine collection
what do you ligate first when resecting pheochromocytoma?
adrenal vein, to prevent cathecholamine spillage
what is the surgery of choice for adrenal cancer?
OPEN not MIS
what hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary?
ADH and oxytocin
what is the most common pituitary tumor?
prolactinoma
where is the thyroid derived from?
1st and 2nd pharyngeal pouch
where is the ligament of berry?
posterior, medial
where is the tubercle of zukerkandl?
posterior, lateral
what gives rise to the superior thyroid artery?
first branch of external carotid
what does the inferior thyroid artery supply?
both inferior and superior parathyroids
where does the thyroid ima artery come from?
aorta or inominate
where do superior and middle thyroid veins drain to?
IJ
where does inferior thyroid vein drain to?
innominate
what does the recurrent laryngeal nerve innervate?
motor to all of larynx except cricothyroid mm.
what innervates the cricothyoid muscle?
superior laryngeal nerve (external branch)
where is the recurrent laryngeal nerve found at the thyroid area?
posterior in the tracheoesophageal groove, can track with the inferior thyroid artery
what is non-recurrent laryngeal nerve associated with?
right aberrant subclavian artery off the descending thoracic aorta
where is the superior laryngeal nerve found?
superior and lateral to thyroid lobes; runs with superior thyroid artery
what is the ratio of T4:T3 in serum?
20:1
where does most T3 come from?
produced in the periphery from T4 by deiodinases
which is more potent, T3 or T4?
T3 is 4x more potent
what test is the most sensitive for thyroid gland function?
TSH
what is the best initial test for thyroid nodule?
FNA via US
what tests help predict prognosis of thyroid lymphoma?
LDH and b-2 microglublin, worse prognosis
what is the treatment for thyroid lymphoma?
chemo and radiation
what is linked to causing thyroid lymphoma?
hashimotos
what is the most common type of thyroid cancer?
papilary (PTC)
what is the problem with FNA if it shows follicular cells?
cant differentiate adenoma vs cancer
what US features are concerning for malignancy in thyroid nodule?
hypoechoic, irregular margins, hypervascular, microcalcifications, taller than wide
how to treat thyroid adenoma?
must do lobectomy to prove it isnt cancer
what is bethesda 1 in thyroid nodule?
non-diagnostic, unsatisfactory requiring repeat FNA
what is bethesda 2 in thyroid nodule?
benign, clinical f/u
what is bethesda 3 in thyroid nodule?
atypia, repeat FNA, cllnical follow up, maybe lobectomy
what is bethesda 4 in thyroid nodule?
follicular neoplasm, requires lobectomy
what is bethesda 5 in thyroid nodule?
suspicious for CA, requires lobectomy with frozen section and if + then proceed with CA operation
what is bethesda 6 in thyroid nodule?
malignant, requires CA operation
what are the pathologic hallmarks of papillary thyroid carcinoma?
psammoma bodies, orphan annie nuclei
how does papillary thyroid carcinoma spread?
lymphatics, often to lung
what is the most common cause of death in papillary thyroid carcinoma?
local invasion (predicts prognosis)
what are the indications for total thyroidectomy in Papillary and follicular thyroid CA?
> 1cm, extrathyroidal disease (capsular invasion, positive nodes, mets), multicentric or bilateral, previous XRT
when is radiation indicated for thyroid carcinoma?
unresectable not responsive to radioactive iodine
what lab test can be followed after surgery to eval for recurrence of thyroid cancer?
thyroglobulin
what if you have an enlarged neck lymph node that shows thyroid tissue on biopsy?
this is papillary thyroid cancer with lymphatic spread
how does follicular thyroid cancer spread?
hematogenous, goes to bone (50% have mets at time of diagnosis)
what are the risk factors for mets/recurrence in thyroid cancer?
grade, age <20 or >50, mets, male gender, extrathyroidal disease, size >1cm (GAMES)
what calcitonin level is concerning for metastatic medullary thyroid CA?
> 400 preop; do staging imaging
what MEN syndrome has worst prognosis for medullary thyroid CA?
MEN 2B
what are the symptoms of medullary thyroid CA?
diarrhea, flushing
what is the pathologic evaluation of medullary thyroid cancer?
neural crest cells, from parafollicular C cells that secrete calcitonin; gastrin causes increased calcitonin; amyloid seen on path
what is the treatment for medullary thyroid CA?
total thyroid with central LN dissection and MRND on side of tumor
when should prophylactic thyroidectomy be done in MEN2a?
6 years old (include central node dissection)
when should prophylactic thyroidectomy be done in MEN2b?
at 2 years old (include central node dissection)
what lab can be tracked for recurrence of medullary thyroid CA?
calcitonin
what is the path of hurthle cell carcinoma of the thyroid?
ashkenazi cells, must do lobectomy to confirm benign
which thyroid cancers are responsive to radioactive iodine?
papillary and follicular
who can not get radioactive iodine?
kids, pregnant women, breast feeding women
what is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
grave’s disease
what causes grave’s disease?
IgG antibodies that stimulate thyroid
what are the side effects of PTU and methimazole?
aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis (also methimazole is toxic to baby in pregnancy)
which anti-thyroid medication can be used in hyperthyroidism in pregnancy?
PTU
what is the most common casue fo death in thyroid storm?
high output cardiac failure
what is the most common casue of hypothyroidism in adults?
hashimoto’s
where are the superior parathyroids?
posterior, lateral to RLN
what is the embryologic origin of the superior parathyroids?
4th pharyngeal pouch
where are the inferior parathyroids?
anterior, medial to RLN
what is the embryologic origin of the inferior parathyroids?
3rd pharyngeal pouch
what is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism?
previous thyroid surgery
what electrolyte changes are seen in hyperparathyroidism?
increased calcium, decreased phosphorus; Cl to Phos >33:1
which cancer has the highest risk of causing hypercalcemia?
squamous cell lung CA
what gene increased risk of parathyroid adenoma?
PRAD-1 oncogene
what are indications for parathyroidectomy in ASYMPTOMATIC people?
Ca >13, (or >1 of higher than normal), Cr clearance decreased >30%, osteoporosic aka t score -2.5, urinary calcium >400mg in 24h, age <50, patient preference
when should you operative. on parathyroid cancer in pregnant woman?
2nd trimester, dont wait until baby is born
how to interpret intraop PTH level?
should drop >50% in 10 minutes
what is the most common ectopic location of parathyroid tissue?
thymus
what is the surgery of choice for parathyoid in MEN syndrome?
remove all 4 and reimplant one into forearm
what is the most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
chronic renal failure
what are the electolyte findings in secondary hyperparathyroidism?
^PTH, decreased Ca and ^ phos, ^ urine Ca cus kidney cant reabsorb it
how do you diagnose calciphylaxis?
skin biopsy
what causes death in parathyroid cancer?
the hypercalcemia
what lab values are elevated in parathyroid CA?
PTH, Ca, and alk phos
what is the most common site of mets in parathyroid CA?
lung
what is the surgical tx of parathyroid cancer?
parathyroidectomy, ipsilateral thyroidectomy, probably/usually central neck dissection
how does parathyroid CA differ clinically from adenoma?
usually Ca level is higher and the mass is palpable
what is the most common malignant cause of hypercalcemic crisis?
breast CA
what is the initial tx of hypercalcemic crisis?
IVF (not LR cus there is calcium in it) then lasix (not thiazide cus it absorbs calcium)
what gene is associated with MEN1?
Menin
what are the findings in MEN1?
pituitary tumors, parathyroid hyperplasia, pancreatic tumors
what is the most common pancreatic tumor in MEN1?
gastrinoma
what is the most common pituitary tumor in MEN1?
prolactinoma
what is the most common cause of death in MEN1?
the pancreatic tumor
if simultaneous tumors in MEN1, which do you operate on first?
hyperparathyroidism
what gene is associated with MEN 2a/b?
RET proto-oncogene
what are the findings in MEN2a?
parathyroid hyperplasia, pheochromocytoma, medullary thyroid CA
what is the most common symptom of medullary thyroid CA?
diarrhea
what is the most common cause of death in MEN2a?
medullary thyroid CA
if simultaneous tumors in MEN2a, which do you operate on first?
pheochromocytoma
when do you operate on the thyroid in MEN2a?
6 years old
what are the findings in MEN2b?
mucosal ganglioneuromas and pheochromocytoma; also medullary thyroid CA and marfanoid habitus
what is the most common cause of death in MEN2b?
medullary thyroid CA
when to operate on thyroid in MEN2b?
2 years old (more aggressive than 2a)
if simultaneous tumors in MEN2b, which do you operate on first?
pheochromocytoma
are the pheochromocytomas of MEN2 usually malignant or benign?
benign
what does the long thoracic nerve innervate?
serratus anterior
what is the resultant deficit from long thoracic nerve injury?
winged scapula
what artery supplies the serratus anterior?
lateral thoracic artery
what does the thoracodorsal nerve innervate?
latissimus dorsi
what does the medial pectoral nerve innervate?
pec major and minor
what does the lateral pectoral nerve innervate?
pec major
what is the most commonly injured nerve with mastectomy or axillary dissection?
intercostobrachial nerve
where is the intercostobrachial nerve encountered?
just below the axillary vein in the axilla
what cancers an spread via batson’s plexus?
rectal, prostate, and breast
what is the most common cause of malignant axillary adenopathy?
lymphoma
what is the most common organism in mastitis?
staph aureus
what is poland’s syndrome?
hypoplasia of chest wall with amastia and no pec muscle, hypoplatic shoulder, and webbing of fingers
what is mondor’s disease? tx?
sclerosing superficial vein thrombophlebitis. of breast; NSAIDS
what is the most common breast lesion in adolescents and young women?
fibroadenoma
what breast lesion has “popcorn lesions” on mammography?
fibroadenoma
how to work up a mass suspected to be fiboadenoma?
if <30, US with FNA, and must feel clinically benign. if >30 mammogram, US, and excisional biopsy
what is the path description of a fibroadenoma?
prominent fibrous tissue compressing epithelial cells
what is the most common cause of bloody nipple discharge?
intraductal papilloma
which type of fibrocystic breast disease has cancer risk?
atypical ductal or lobular hyperplasia
how to treat atypical ductal hyperplasia?
resect suspicious area (do not need negative margins)
what is the cancer risk of LCIS?
30% in BOTH breasts; usually DUCTAL carcinoma that develops
how to treat LCIS?
resect suspicious area but do not need negative margins; then either close follow up or add tamoxifen/raloxifene (50% cancer reduction with these meds)
how is LCIS usually diagnosed?
generally not palpable or seen on mammogram does not have calcifications is incidentally found on bx for something else
how is DCIS usually diagnosed?
cluster of calcifications on mammogram
what is the cancer risk of DCIS?
50% in same breast
what are the variants of DCIS?
solid, cribiform, papillary, and comedo
what is the worst form of DCIS?
comedo
what is the required margin for DCIS?
2mm
what are the tx options for DCIS?
lumpectomy and radiation OR simple mastectomy and consider tamoxifen
what is the role of radiation. in DCIS?
decreases recurrence but does not change overall survivial
which DCIS need mastectomy instead of lumpectomy?
COMEDO, multi-focal or multi-centric, diffuse, re-resected and still + margins, cant get more XRT, high grade, recurrence, or male pt
what is the best way to diagnose intraductal papilloma?
ductogram
what is the cancer risk of diffuse papillomatosis?
40%, must excise
what factors are included in the GAIL risk assessment for breast cancer?
age, race, age at menarche, age of 1st live birth, number of 1st degree relatives with breast CA, and number of previous bx ; if >10% then do BRCA testing
which BRCA mutation has higher risk of ovarian CA?
BRCA 1 (40% compared to 10%)
which BRCA has higher risk of male breast CA?
BRCA 2 (10% compared to 1%)
what screening is required for someone with BRCA?
yearly mammogram and MRI starting at age 25, yearly pelvic with US and CA-125 starting at age 25
what is BIRADS 1?
normal mammogram, routine F/U
what is BIRADS 2?
benign finding, routine f/u
what is BIRADS 3?
probably benign, 6 month f/u imaging
what is BIRADS 4?
suspicious, rec core needle bx (will also end up resected)
what is BIRADS 5?
very highly suspicious, rec excisional bx
what is BIRADS 6?
biopsy proven cancer
what is a T1 breast mass?
<2cm
what is a T2 breast mass?
2-5cm
what is a T3 breast mass?
> 5cm
what is a T4a breast mass?
chest wall involvement (not include pec muscle)
what is a T4b breast mass?
involves skin, peau d’orange
what is T4c breast mass?
both T4a and b combined
what is T4d breast mass?
inflammatory breast CA (erythema)
what is N1 breast lesion?
ipsilateral movable axillary nodes or 1-3 nodes
what is N2a breast CA?
fixed ipsilateral axillary nodes (N2 includes 4-9 nodes)
what its N2b breast CA?
clinically positive internal mammary nodes without axillary nodes
what is N3a breast CA?
ipsilateral infraclavicular nodes (N3 includes 10 or more nodes)
what its N3b breast CA?
ipsilateral axillary AND internal mammary nodes
what is N3c breast CA?
ipsilateral supraclavicular nodes (considered non-operable)
what is the most important prognostic factor in breast CA?
node status
how do the breast cancer receptors predict prognosis?
PR best, ER good, HER2/neu bad
what is the most common site of breast cancer mets?
bone
what is the most common type of breast cancer?
ductal carcinoma
what is stage 1 breast CA?
T1N0M0
what is stage 2a breast CA?
T0-1, N1, M0 or T2, N0, M0
what is stage 2b breast CA?
T2N1M0 or T3N0M0
what is stage 3a breast CA?
T0-3, N2, M0 or T3N1M0
what is stage 3b breast CA?
T4 N0-2 M0
what is stage 3c breast CA?
any N3
what is stage 4 breast CA?
any M1
what is the required margin for breast CA?
negative is negative
when is SLND indicated?
malignant tumor >1cm or DCIS undergoing total mastectomy
when is SLND contraindicated?
pregnancy, multicentric disease, neoadjuvant therapy, palpable nodes, advanced disease, previous ax dissection, tumor >5cm
what are the borders for axillary dissection?
axillary vein superior, chest wall medial, skin lateral, pec minor anterior, latissimus posterior
what are the lymph node levels 1-3 in breast surgery?
1- lateral to pec minor, 2- beneath pec minor, 3- medial to pec minior
what are rotters nodes?
nodes between pec major and minor
when is level 3 LND required?
only if grossly involved in breast CA, always for melanoma
what risk is increased with level 3 LND for breast CA?
lymphedema
what is included in a modified radical mastectomy?
all breast tissue, fascia of the muscle, nipple-areolar complex, and level 1-2 ax dissection
what is included in radical mastectomy in addition to the MRM?
pec major and minor and level 3
how are stage 1, 2, and 3a/3c breast CA treated?
surgery first, then radiation, and adjucant chemo if >1cm, +nodes, or ER/PR negative; consider trastuzumab if HER2 1cm or +nodes, give tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitor for ER/PR+
what is the treatment for stage 3b breast CA?
neoadjuvant chemo then surgery then chemo-XRT and consider hormonals
which breast cancers are non-operable?
stage 3c and 4
how to treat non-operable breast CA?
hormonal therapy and chemo
what is the standard chemo regimen for breast CA?
TAC (taxane aka paclitaxel, adriamycin, cyclophosphamide)
what is the main side effect of paclitaxel?
neuropathy
what is the main side effect of adriamycin?
cardiomyopathy
what is the main side effect of cyclophosphamide?
hemorrhagic cystitis
what is the main side effect. of trastuzumab?
cardiac disease (contraindicated if previous cardiac dz)
how does trastuzumab work?
blocks HER2/neu receptor tyrosine kinase
which hormonal is given pre-menopause in breast CA?
tamoxifen
which hormonal is given post-menopause in breast CA?
aromatase inhibitor (anastrozole)
what are the main side effects of tamoxifen?
blood clots and endometrial CA
what is the main side effect of aromatase inhibitor?
fractures
who still needs radiation after MRM?
skin or chest wall involvement, positive margins, tumor >5cm, inflammatory CA, 4 or more nodes +, extracapsular invasion, N2 or 3
what are contraindications to radiation in breast CA?
scleroderma, collagen vascular disease, previous XRT, pregnancy, lupus, active RA
what is the standard follow up surveillance after breast CA tx?
annual mammogram and breast exam
what are the subtypes of ductal CA of breast?
medullary, tubular, mucinous, scirrhotic
which subtype of ductal breast CA has worst prognosis?
scirrhotic
what designates worse prognosis in lobular breast cancer?
signet ring cells
what deems a cystosarcoma phyllodes malignant?
> 5-10 mitoses per high power field
how does cystosarcoma phyllodes spread?
hematogenous; not via lymph nodes
what is the tx for cystosarcoma phyllodes?
WLE with 1cm margin, NO NODE DISSECTION
what does pathology show for cystosarcoma phyllodes?
stromal and epithelial elements, mesenchymal tissue
what are risk factors for male breast CA?
BRCA, steroids, previous XRT, family history, klinefelters syndrome
what is tx for male breast CA?
MRM and tamoxifen and systemic tx if indicated
what is tx of Pagets of breast?
MRM if CA, mastectomy if DCIS (cant do breast conservation because must take nipple)
what is stewart treves syndrome?
lymphangiosarcoma from chronic lymphedema after axillary dissection (dark purple nodule or lesion on arm 5-10 years after surgery)
what is the best indicator of TRAM flap survival?
good peri-umbilical muscle perforators
what are contraindications to a TRAM flap?
smoking, transverse laparotomy incision, ipsilateral CABG that used the IMA
how to treat DCIS diagnosed. in pregnancy?
lumpectomy under local, then wait til post-partum to do XRT
what. is BIRADS 0?
insufficient test, repeat
what is the significance of the Z11 trial?
women with breast CA <5cm and < 3 (+) sentinel nodes do not need axillary dissection, can get radiation instead with equivalent outcomes
what can be used for sentinel node localization in pregnancy?
radiotracer; can NOT use methylene blue
what is the preferred breast reconstruction option if radiation is done?
TRAM flap
what is the preferred breast reconstruction option if radiation is required but pt wants immediate recon?
tissue expander
What is one key pathologic finding that distinguishes lobular carcinomas from ductal carcinomas?
key pathologic feature of lobular carcinoma is lack of epithelial cadherin expression
what hormone tx do men get after breast cancer surgery?
tamoxifen
what surgery is done for inflammatory breast CA?
MRM after chemo
what surgery is done for male breast CA?
always mastectomy; never lumpectomy
what is the single most important predictor of difficult intubation?
chest xray
what is the blood supply to the trachea?
upper 2/3 = inferior thyroid arteries, lower 1/3 = bronchial arteries
what is the blood supply to the lung parenchyma?
bronchial arteries
where does the thoracic duct cross midline?
T4-5
what is the role of type 1 pneumocytes?
gas exchange
what is the role of type 2 pneumocytes?
surfactant production
what predicted post-op FEV1 is needed before lung resection?
> 0.8 L (>40% predicted); if close then get split function V/Q scan
what is the single best predictor of being able to be weaned off ventilator after lung resection?
FEV1
what is the most common complication following lung resection?
atelectasis
what is the most common cause of empyema?
pneumonia with subsequent infection of parapneumonic effusion
what are the 3 stages of empyema?
exudative, fibrinopurulent, and organizing (chronic)
what is the most common benign lung tumor in adults?
hamartoma
how to hamartomas of lung appear on CT?
popcorn lesion calcifications
what is the tx of lung hamartoma?
nothing
what is the most common benign upper airway tumor in kids?
hemangioma
what is the most common malignant upper airway tumor in kids?
carcinoid
what is the most common benign upper airway tumor in adults?
papilloma
what is the most common malignant upper airway tumor in adults?
SCC
what do you do FIRST if suspected bleed of tracheoinnominate fistula?
overinflate balloon
tx of tracheoinnominate fistula?
sternotomy and ligation of innominate artery; place strap muscle in between. do not use grafts
what is the proper location of tracheostomy?
between 2nd and 3rd rings
what is the most common cause of lung abscess?
aspiration pneumonia
what is the most common organism in lung abscess?
staph aureus
what is the tx of lung abscess?
usually just abx, rarely will need CT guided drainage or surgery if not resolving with abx
what defines an exudative effusion?
lights criteria: fluid to serum LDH >0.6, fluid to serum protein >0.5, or fluid LDH >2/3 of serum
how does pleurodesis differ for effusion if benign vs malignant?
benign: mechanical, malignant: talc
what defines a solitary pulmonary nodule?
single, <3cm, surrounded by normal lung tissue without adenopathy or effusion
what is the most common cause of lung mets?
breast CA
what is the #1 predictor of survivability in lung CA?
nodal involvement
what is the biggest risk factor for lung CA?
of pack years
where is lung cancer most likely to mets to?
brain
which nodes can not be assessed via mediastinoscopy?
AP window; must do chamberlin procedure (2nd rib) or VATS
what is a T1 lung tumor?
<3cm
what is a T2 lung tumor?
> 3cm, or invading visceral pleura, or main bronchus tumor >2cm away from carina
what is a T3 lung tumor?
direct invasion of chest wall, mediastinal pleura, or pericardium; or main bronchus within 2cm of carina
what is a T4 lung tumor?
organ or great vessel invasion
which lung cancer N stage is considered resectable?
N1
what is N1 in lung cancer?
ipsilateral peribronchial or perihilar
what is N2 in lung cancer?
ipsilateral mediastinal or bronchial, AP window, esophageal, periaortic
what is N3 in lung cancer?
contralateral nodes or supraclavicular/scalene nodes
what is stage 1 lung CA?
1a: T1N0M0; 1b: T2N0M0
what is stage 2 lung CA?
2a: T1N1M0; 2b: T2N1M0 or T3N0M0
what is stage 3 lung CA?
3a: T3N1M0 or T1-3N2M0, 3b: any T4 or any N3
what is stage 4 lung CA?
any M (which includes malignant effusion)
at what lung cancer stage does neoadjuvant tx come before resection?
3a
what is the most common cause of SVC syndrome?
non-small cell lung CA
what is the tx for SVC syndrome?
emergent radiation
what is the most common paraneoplastic syndrome?
small cell ACTH release
what is the most common mediastinal tumor in adults and children?
neurogenic (usually in posterior mediastinum)
what is the most common tumor in the anterior mediastinum in adults?
thymoma
what is the most common anterior mediastinal tumor in kids?
germ cell (most common teratoma, but. if malignant than seminoma)
what is the most common tumor in the middle mediastinum (kids and adults)?
cyst
what is the most common cause of mediastinal lymphadenopathy?
lymphoma
how to differentiate seminoma from non-seminoma?
non have HCG and AFP positive
what lab value is prognostic for germ cell tumors of lung?
LDH
how is chylothorax diagnosed?
sudan red stain, TAGs>110
what is the tx for chylothorax?
1-3 weeks of NPO, TPN, chest tube, and octreotide. if doesnt work then ligate it low in R chest
where does the phrenic nerve run in the neck?
anterior to anterior scalene
where does the long thoracic nerve run in the neck?
posterior to middle scalene
what is the most common cause of bronchiectasis?
cystic fibrosis
what is the current lung cancer screening recommendation for smokers?
annual CT aged 55 to 80 with at least a 30 pack-year smoking history who either currently smoke or have quit in the past 15 years
which node levels are in the AP window?
5 and 6
what is the most common congenital heart lesion?
VSD
what are the components. of tetralogy of fallot?
VSD, pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta, R ventricular hypertrophy
what is the most common cause of death in the US?
coronary artery disease
what defines right dominant circulation of the heart?
posterior descending artery comes off of R coronary artery (most common)
what defines left dominant circulation of the heart?
posterior descending artery comes off of circumflex coronary artery
what are the branches of the left coronary artery?
LAD and circumflex
how long do CABG vessels last, based on the vessel chosen?
IMA- 90% at 20 years, saphenous 80% at 5 years
what phase does the heart freeze in during cardiac surgery?
diastole
what volume of pleural effusion is detectable on CXR?
300cc
which things are causes of exudative effusion?
Malignancy Pneumonia/infection Tuberculosis Pancreatitis Pulmonary embolism Chylothorax
what is the best topical tx for MRSA in a burn wound?
mupirocen (bactroban)
what are the indications for aortic stenosis valve replacement?
symptomatic and severe (<1 sq cm) or asymtomatic and <0.6cm
what is the most common organism overall in endocarditis?
strep bovis
what is the most common organism in acute endocarditis?
staph
what is the most common organism in endocarditis that. is from IVDA?
pseudomonas
which layer of the aorta is a dissection in?
media
what is standford type a vs b aortic dissection?
A= ascending included, B-= no ascending (boundary is proximal innominate artery)
what is the debakey classification of aortic dissection?
1= both ascending and descending, 2= ascending only, 3= descending only
where should the a line go in an aortic dissection patient?
right radial, because dissection may make the left side inaccurate
which aortic dissections need to be repaired?
all type As, any B that has complications (rupture, expansion, limb/organ ischemia, etc)
what is the most common cause of ascending aortic aneurysm?
cystic medial necrosis
which ascending aortic aneurysms should be repaired?
symptomatic, rapid increase in size (>0.5cm/y), or >5.5cm
what is the most common cause of descending aortic aneurysm?
atherosclerosis
where is the majority of foci of afib?
pulmonary vein
what is the first sign of cardiac tamponade on ECHO?
right atrial diastolic compression
wha is the most common cardiac tumor?
myxoma; usually in left atrium
what is the most common primary malignant tumor of the heart?
angiosarcoma
what is the most common metastatic tumor to the heart?
lung CA
what is the most common primary pediatric heart tumor?
rhabdomyoma
what is the treatmetn for post CABG pericarditis?
NSAIDs, steroids
should carotid or CABG be done first if pt needs both?
carotid; then CABG 4 weeks later
what is the best preventative agent for atherosclerosis?
statins
what is the most important risk factor for CVA?
HTN
what is the first branch of internal carotid?
ophthalmic artery
what is the first branch of external carotid?
superior thyroid
what is amaurosis fugax?
transient occlusion of opthalmic artery
what is the best treatment for vertebral artery stenosis?
PTA with stent
what is the criteria for shunting during CEA?
if stump pressure <40 do a shunt
what is the most commonly injured nerve during CEA?
vagus
which nerve gets injured from retracting at the angle of the jaw during carotid?
marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve
what causes severe post op HTN after carotid?
injury to carotid body
what velocity on US is considered indication for CEA?
> 230 cm/s
what is the most common cause of mortality after CEA?
MI
what is the triad of Leriche syndrome?
buttock claudication, lack of femoral pulses, impotence
what structures are in the anterior compartment of the leg?
deep peroneal nerve and anterior tibial artery
what structure are in the lateral compartment of the leg?
superficial peroneal nerve
what structures are in the deep posterior compartment of the leg?
posterior tibial artery, peroneal artery, tibial nerve
what structures are in the superficial posterior compartment of the leg?
sural nerve
what is the first symptom of compartment syndrome?
pain with passive movement
what is the treatment of popliteal entrapment syndrome?
resection of medial head of gastrocnemius
what bug is most common cause of early vascular graft infection (<1 month)?
staph aureus
what bug is the most common cause of late (and overall) vascular graft infection?
staph epidermidis
what is the most sensitive test for diagnosing vascular graft infection?
tagged WBC scan
what is the most common cause of AAA?
atherosclerosis causes degeneration of medial layer
what size criteria deems need for fixing a AAA?
> 5.5 cm or growing >0.5cm/year
what is the most common cause of death after AAA repair?
early: MI, late: renal failure
what vessel is at risk when cross clamping aorta for AAA repair?
retroaortic L renal vein
how do you precent an aortoenteric fistula?
cover proximal suture line with aneruysm sac
what is the anticoagulant of choice in pregnancy?
LMWH
what are the size criteria for EVAR?
proximal and distal neck must be at least 1-3cm (no more, no less), diameter at landing zone at least 3.2cm, angle must be <60, iliac must be >7mm
what is a type 1 endoleak?
leak at proximal or distal graft attachments
what is a type 2 endoleak?
retrograde flow from collateral branches, such as lumbar arteries
what is a type 3 endoleak?
leaking from different parts of the graft
what is a type 4 endoleak?
leaking through graft wall (endotension)
what is a type 5 endoleak?
cant identify the cause
which types of endoleaks need immediate repair?
type 1 and 3
what are the common complications of vessel aneurysms?
above inguinal ligament rupture, below inguinal ligament thrombose/embolize
what is the criteria for fixing iliac aneurysms?
symptomatic, >3cm, or infected
what is the criteria for fixing femoral aneurysms?
symptomatic, >2.5cm, or infected
what is the criteria for fixing popliteal aneurysms?
symptomatic, >2cm, or infected
how likely is someone with a popliteal aneurysm to have another one somewhere else?
50% bilateral, 50% elsewhere
how to treat arterial pseudoaneurysm?
if from percutaneous procedure, try thrombin injection first. if at graft site, repair surgically
what is the criteria for fixing visceral aneurysms?
> 2cm (1.5 for renal)
what is the most common visceral artery aneursym?
splenic
which splenic artery aneurysms should be fixed?
symptomatic, pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or >3-4cm
what is the most common cause of arterial emboli?
a fib
what is the most common site of arterial emboli to get stuck?
common femoral artery
when to consider EKOS instead of embolectomy?
if clot is at trifurcation (more distal than femoral) in an acute embolus, or if chronic progressive atherosclerotic disease in any part of the leg
why might a person with kawasaki’s need a CABG?
coronary artery aneurysms are common
what is the most common cause of AV graft failure?
intimal hyperplasia
what is the most common organism in suppurative thrombophlebitis?
staph aureus
what is the usual tx of fibromuscular dysplasia of the renal arteries?
angioplasty
what is the minimal vein size for AVF?
2.5-3mm
what is the Rutherford classification of acute limb ischemia?
Stage I: viable limb that is not immediately threatened (intact motor/sensory with +pulses)
Stage IIa: marginally threatened/salvageable limb (intact motor but lost sensory)
Stage IIb: immediately threatened limb that is salvageable only with immediate revascularization (mild to moderate motor loss with significant sensory loss)
Stage III: Irreversibly damaged limb with major tissue loss or permanent nerve damage (profound motor and sensory loss, generally with paralysis)
where is gastrin produced?
g cells in antrum and duodenum
what cells does gastrin target?
parietal and chief cells
what are the responses of gastrin?
secretion of HCl, IF, and pepsinogen
what is released from parietal cells?
HCl and IF
what is released from chief cells?
pepsinogen
where is somatostatin produced?
d cells in antrum
what stimulates somatostatin release?
acid in the duodenum
what does somatostatin do?
inhibits everything
what is octreotide?
somatostatin analog
where is GIP produced?
k cells in duodenum
what stimulates GIP?
glucose in the stomach
what is the target and reaction of GIP?
insulin released by pancreatic beta cells
where does CCK come from?
I cells in duodenum and jejunum
what stimulates CCK?
protein and fat in duodenum
what are the effects of CCK?
gallbladder contraction, relaxation of oddi sphincter, increased pancreatic enzyme secreation, increased intestinal motility, hepatic bile synthesis, satiety
where does secretin come from?
S cells in duodenum
what stimulates secretin?
acidity (pH <4), fat, bile
what inhibits secretin?
pH >4, gastrin
what are the responses to secretin?
inhibits gastrin and HCl, increases pancreatic bicarb release, increases bile flow, increases bicarb from brunners glands in duodenum
what stimulates VIP release?
fat, acetylcholine
where does VIP come from?
cells in gut and pancreas
what are the responses to VIP?
increased gut motility, decreased gastrin release, and increased intestinal secretion of water/lytes
where does glucagon come from?
alpha cells in pancreas (a little from stomach and intestine too)
what stimulates glucagon secretion?
decreased serum glucose, increased amino acids, cagal acetylcholine, GRP, cathecholamines
what are the responses to glucagon?
gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, lipolysis, ketogenesis, proteolysis, decreases gastric acid, pancreatic secretion, intestinal/stomach motility, and MMC
where does insulin come from?
beta cells of pancreas
what stimulates insulin release?
serum, glucose, glucagon, CCK, protein ingestion
what is the response to insulin?
cellular glucose uptake, synthesis of protein, glycogen, and triglycerides
where does pancreatic polypeptide come from?
islet cells in pancreas
what stimulates pancreatic polypeptide secretion?
fasting, exercise, and hypoglycemia
what does pancreatic polypeptide do?
decrease pancreatic function
where does peptide YY come from?
terminal ileum and colon
what is the response to peptide YY?
decreased gastric emptying and acid secretion, pancreatic function, and GB contraction; suppresses appetite and increases water/lyte absorption from colon
where does gastrin-releasing peptide come from?
post-ganglionic fibers of vagus nerve
what are the responses to gastrin-releasing peptide?
increased gastric acid secretion, intestinal motor activity, and pancreatic enzyme secretion
where does motilin come from?
M cells in duodenum
where are motilin receptors present?
antrum, duodenum, colon
what stimulates motilin secretion?
duodenal acid and vagus input
what inhibits motilin secretion?
somatostatin, secretin, pancreatic polypeptide, and duodenal fat
what is the main response of motilin?
increased antrum and duodenal motility
what hormones are involved in anorexia?
CCK and peptide YY
what are the layers of the esophagus?
mucosa, submucosa, muscularis propria, NO SEROSA
what is the blood supply to the esophagus?
cervical- inferior thyroid a, thoracic-directly off aorta, abdominal- mainly left gastric and some inferior phrenic
where does the criminal nerve of grassi come from?
right vagus
what part of vagus heads toward liver/biliary tree?
left vagus
what is normal pharyngeal contraction pressure with food bolus?
70-120mmHg
what is normal upper esophageal sphincter pressure?
60 at rest and 15 with food
what is normal LES pressure?
15 at rest and 0 with food
what is normal esophageal contraction pressure with food?
30-120mmHg; <10 is “burned out”
what are the anatomic distances of the esophagus?
from incisors: 15cm to cricopharyngeus, 25cm to aortic arch, 45cm to diaphragm hiatus
what makes the upper esophageal sphinter?
cricopharyngeus muscle
what is the most common site of esophageal perforation?
cricopharyngeus
where are the surgical approaches to the esophagus based on location?
neck = left, upper 2/3 thoracic = right thoracotomy, lower 1/3 thoracic = left thoracotomy
what is the best initial test for dysphagia?
esophagogram
what is the best test for diagnosis of achalasia?
manometry (will see high LES pressure and lack of peristalsis)
why do patients with achalasia need an EGD?
rule out cancer
what is the standard length for myotomy in heller?
7cm onto esophagus and 2cm onto stomach below GEJ
what is seen on esophogram with diffuse esophageal spasm?
corkscrew esophagus
what is seen on manometry with diffuse esophageal spasm?
high amplitude, repetitive, non-peristaltic contractions with normal LES relaxation
what is the tx of diffuse esophageal spasm?
calcium channel blocker, trazadone, psych exam
what is seen on manometry for achalasia?
LES does not relax, loss of peristalsis
what is the tx of achalasia?
CCB, balloon dilation, surgery is myotomy and fundoplication
what is seen on manometry in nutcracker esophagus?
normal LES with high amplitude peristalsis
what is seen on manometry with scleroderma?
aperistalsis, weak contractions, low/absent LES tone
what is the most common cause of epiphrenic diverticulum?
achalasia
what is the tx of zenkers?
cricopharyngeal myotomy via left neck
what is the best test for esophageal perforation?
gastrograffin esophogram
what is the most common location and cause of esophageal perforation?
EGD at cricopharyngeus
which esophageal perfs need esophagectomy instead of primary repair?
> 48 hours, septic, or gross contamination
what is the #1 cause of non-iatrogenic esophageal perforation? #2?
boerhaaves; then foreign body
what is the workup of caustic esophageal injury?
first EGD, then swallow study
what is the best test for GERD?
pH test
what demester score indicates surgery?
14.72
what is the histology of barretts?
squamous to columnar metaplasia with goblet cells
what is the surveillence stndard for Barretts?
4 quadrant bx at 1cm intervals annually
what is the tx of choice. for high grade dysplasia in setting of barretts?
RFA
how much free esophagus do you need when doing fundoplication?
5cm in mediatinum, 2cm in abdomen
what is a type 1 hiatal hernia?
GE junction above diaphragm
what is a type 2 hiatal hernia?
paraesophageal, GEJ in normal position
what is type 3 hiatal hernia?
type 1 and 2 combined
what is type 4 hiatal hernia?
includes another organ besides the stomach
what is borchardts triad?
chest pain, retching without vomit, inability to pass NGT
what is the most common form of rotation for gastric volvulus?
organoaxial
what is the most common benign tumor of the esophagus?
leiomyoma
what layer of the esophagus forms leiomyoma?
muscularis propria (submucosal)
what is the best test to diagnose an esophageal leiomyoma?
barium swallow followed by EGD with EUS (do not biopsy though)
what are the indications for surgery in an esophageal leiomyoma?
> 5cm, symptomatic, intraluminal, pedunculated, or mobile
what surgery do you do for an esophageal leiomyoma?
thoracotomy and enucleation (but can try endoscopic removal if <5cm)
what surgery do you do for a leiomyosarcoma?
esophagectomy
what is the diagnostic test for fibrovascular polyp of esophagus?
barium swallow; dont do EGD because it is intraluminal and can obstruct airway
what is tylosis?
combo of hyperkeratosis of hands/feet and esophageal cancer
what is the best test for T stage of esophageal CA?
EUS
what is the best test for determining overall resectability of esophageal CA?
CT chest
what is the most important prognostic factor fo esophageal CA?
nodal spread
what is the worst tumor marker for prognosis of esophageal CA?
EGFR
what is the most common esophageal cancer?
adenocarcinoma; linked to barretts and spreads to liver
where does esophageal squamous cell CA mets to?
lung
what is the neoadjuvent regimen for esophageal CA?
cisplatin and 5fu and radiation
what margin is required for esophagectomy in CA?
10cm
what artery supplies blood to the gastric conduit after esophagectomy?
right gastroepiploic
what is the benefit of ivor lewis esophagectomy?
anastomosis in chest has lower leak rate
what is the most common colon segment used for esophageal reconstruction?
left colon based off left colic artery
which esophageal cancers can be treated with EMR/ablation?
T1a only if favorable grade, the rest need esophagectomy
which esophageal cancers get neoadjuvant?
all T2 and greater, some T1b depending on details/grade of the tumor. or any positive nodes
which esophageal cancer can get esophagectomy without neoadjuvant tx?
T1b if favorable grade
what is T1a esophageal CA?
invades lamina propria/muscularis mucosa
what is T1b esophgeal CA?
invades the submucosa, thus reaches the lymphatics
what is T2 esophageal CA?
invades the muscularis propria
what is T3 esophageal CA?
invades the adventitia (there is no serosa)
what is T4 esophageal CA?
invades adjacent structures (a: resectable structures, b: unresectable structures)
what is the N staging of esophageal cancer?
1: 1-2 nodes, 2: 3-6 nodes, 3: 7 or more nodes
where does the left gastroepiploic artery come from?
splenic
where does the right gastroepiploic artery come from?
GDA
where. does the right gastric artery come from?
common hepatic
what cells are in the fundus/body of stomach?
chief cells, parietal cells
where is b12 absorbed?
terminal ileum
what is pernicious anemia?
loss of parietal cells, thus no IF so cant absorb B12
what cells are in the antrum?
g cells, d cells, mucus and bicarb secreting glands
what is the role of brunners glands?
(found only in duodenum) secrete pepsinogen and alkaline mucus to protect the duodenum from acid
what is a billroth 1?
antrectomy with gastroduodenal anastomosis
what is a billroth 2?
antrectomy with gastrojejunal anastomosis
which gastric ulcers have normal acid?
1 & 4 (and 5 due to nsaids)
which gastric ulcers have increased acid production?
2 and 3
what is the best test for h pylori?
biopsy of antrum
what is type 1 gastric ulcer?
on lesser curve in body of stomach
what is type 2 gastric ulcer?
2 ulcers, lesser curve and duodenum
what is type 3 gastric ulcer?
pre-pyloric
what is type 4 gastric ulcer?
lesser curve high along cardia
what is type 5 gastric ulcer?
anywhere, due to NSAIDs
which stomach ulcers are associated with Type A blood?
type 1
which stomach ulcers are associated with type O blood?
2-4
are duodenal ulcers more likely anterior or posterior?
anterior
what is the most common complication of duodenal ulcers?
bleeding
what is standard triple therapy for H pylori?
PPI, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin for 14 days
what is quadruple therapy for h pylori?
PPI, flagyl, tetracycline, and bismuth salts
which tests are used to confirm h pylori eradication?
urea breath test or stool antigen (not ELISA serology because it stays positive)
which arteries are ligated when oversewing a bleeding duodenal ulcer?
GDA and pancreaticoduodenal artery
what is the main side effect of TIPS?
encephalopathy
what are the advantages of roux en y over billroths?
no bile reflux and decreased dumping syndrome
what is the most common complication after vagotomy or gastrectomy?
diarrhea, from non-conjugated bile salts in colon
what causes dumping syndrome?
rapid entrance of carbs into jejunum (phase 1 is hyperosmotic load causing fluid shifts = hypotension; phase 2 is delayed from reactive increase in insulin leading to hypoglycemia)
what is the best test for dumping syndrome?
gastric emptying study
what is the tx for dumping syndrome?
small, high protein/low carb/low fat meals, can give octreotide before meals; if refractory can convert to roux en y
what are the symptoms of alkaline reflux gastritis?
n/v, post-prandial pain not relieved by vomiting
what is the best test for alkaline reflux gastritis?
EGD
what is the tx for alkaline reflux gastritis?
PPI, cholestyramine, reglan; convert to roux en y if refractory
what is afferent loop syndrome?
obstruction of biliary limb in B2 or roux en y
what are the symptoms of afferent loop syndrome?
non-bilious vomiting and pain, relieved with bilious emesis
what is the best test for afferent loop syndrome?
CT, PO contrast does not fill the limb
what is the tx of afferent loop syndrome?
can try balloon dilation, otherwise OR for re-anastomosis with shorter limb and tx of the problem causing the obstruction (ex: adhesions)
what is blind loop syndrome?
stasis in biliary limb leading to bacterial overgrowth
what are the symptoms of blind loop syndrome?
pain, malabsorption, B12 deficiency from bacteria using it all up, steatorhea
what is the best test to dx blind loop syndrome?
EGD with aspiration/culture
what is the tx of blind loop syndrome?
tetracycline and flagyl, with reglan or erythromycin; can do sx to make limb shorter
how is the emptying of the stomach altered by a vagotomy?
relaxation is impaired; increased liquid emptying but decreased solid emptying (thus need to do pyloroplasty)
what is the most common cause of recurrent peptic ulcer disease after surgery?
incomplete vagotomy (such as criminal nerve of grassi, or poorly performed HSV)
what is the cause of isolated gastric varices? tx?
splenic vein thrombosis from pancreatitis, tx is splenectomy
what BMI is criteria for gastric bypass surgerry?
> 40 or >35 with comorbidities such as HTN, DM, OSA
how long should the roux limb be in RNYGB?
75-100cm
how long should the y (biliary) limb be in RNYGB?
30-50cm
why isn’t jejunoileal bypass performed anymore?
liver cirrhosis, kidney problems, and osteoporosis (if encountered, convert to RNYGB)
what is the most common cause of leak after RNYGB?
ischemia (though if early leak, this is technical error)
how much excess weight loss % is lost with each type of bypass surgery?
lap band: 40-55%, sleeve 54-69%, RNYGB 61%, duodenal switch 70%
what is the most common benign gastric neoplasm?
GIST tumor
what is the best test for GIST?
EGD with biopsy, send for c-kit staining
what is the path seen with GIST tumor?
spindle cells, interstitial cells of cajal, autonomic pacemaker cells
where is the most common location of GIST?
stomach (70%)
where is the most common site of mets for GIST?
liver
what makes a GIST malignant?
> 5-10 mitoses / 50 HPFs or size >5cm
what is the surgical tx of GIST?
wedge resection with 1cm margin, NO nodal dissection
which GIST need chemo?
all malignant (imatinib)
what is mALT lymphoma?
low grade B cell NHL from h pylori
what is the most common organ involved in extra-nodal lymphoma?
stomach
what is the dx modality for gastric lymphoma?
EUS with bx
which gastric lymphomas get surgery?
only stage 1 (submucosal) the rest get chemo +/- XRT
what is the most common location of gastric cancer?
antrum
what is the best test for gastric CA?
EGD with bx
what are the two types of gastric cancer?
intestinal (adenocarcinoma) and diffuse (linitis plastica)
which type of gastric cancer shows glands on path?
intestinal
what margin is required for gastric cancer?
5cm
how do you treat GE junction gastric cancer?
like esophageal cancer; esophagectomy and 5cm stomach margin
how do you treat gastric cancer in upper 1/3 of stomach?
total gastrectomy and esophagojejunal anastomosis
how. doyou treat middle or lower 1/3 gastric cancers?
distal gastrectomy and gastrojejunostomy
how do you treat diffuse gastric cancer?
total gastrectomy and esophagojejunal anastomosis
what is the chemo regimen for gastric cancer?
5FU, doxorubicin, and mitomycin
which gastric cancers need chemo?
anything stage 2 or higher get adjuvant chemo
what is the T stage of gastric CA?
T1: lamina propria or submucosa, T2: muscularis propria or subserosa T3: into serosa T4: adjacent structures
what is the N stage of gastric CA?
N1: 1-6 nodes, N2: 7-15 nodes, N3: >15 nodes
how many nodes are needed when resecting gastric CA?
15
what is D1 resection in gastric CA?
perigastric nodes
what is D2 resection in gastric CA?
D1 plus celiac nodes
what is D3 resection in gastric CA?
D2 plus hepatoduodenal nodes
what is D4 resection in gastric CA?
D3 plus periaortic and pericolic nodes
what gastrin level is pathoneumonic for ZE?
1,000
what protoncogene is associated with GIST/ckit?
CD-117
what is the most common hepatic artery variant?
R hepatic off SMA
where is replaced R hepatic artery found?
behind neck of pancreas posterior/lateral to CBD
where is replaced left hepatic artery found?
gastrohepatic ligament, off of L gastric
what veins form the portal vein?
SMV and splenic
What is the orientation of the structures in the hepatoduodenal ligament?
CBD lateral, proper hepatic artery medial, and portal vein posterior
Where does the falciform divide the liver?
Between medial and lateral left lobe
What is inside the falciform ligament?
Remnant umbilical vein
What is the orientation of the structures in the hepatoduodenal ligament?
CBD lateral, proper hepatic artery medial, and portal vein posterior
Where does the falciform divide the liver?
Between medial and lateral left lobe
What is inside the falciform ligament?
Remnant umbilical vein
what separates the right and left lobes of the liver?
cantile’s line: line through the GB fossa to IVC
which coagulation factor is not made in the liver?
8
what is the only water soluble vitamin stored in the liver?
B12
what are kupffer cells?
macrophages in the liver
what are the most common complications in hepatic resection?
bleeding and bile leak
which hepatocytes are most sensitive to ischemia?
centra lobar (zone 3)
where does urobilinogen come from?
breakdown of bilirubin by bacteria in terminal ileum
what is the rate limiting step for cholesterol synthesis?
HMG CoA reductase
what causes gallstones in obese patients?
overactive HMG CoA reductase
what causes gallstones in thin people?
underactive 7-alpha-hydroxylase
what is the most common cause of jaundice?
Gilbert’s disease (abnormal conjugation)
what is the best indicator of synthetic function of the liver with cirrhosis?
INR
what is normal portal vein pressure?
<12mmhg
what factors are included in Child Pugh score?
ascites, encephalopathy, INR, bilirubin, albumin
what factors are included in MELD score? significance?
bilirubin, INR, Cr; >15 likely to benefit from txp, <15 likely to die of liver txp before liver disease
what is the milan criteria for liver txp?
HCC with 1 lesion <5cm or 3 lesions <3cm
what medication is used for bleeding prophylaxis in someone with varices?
propanolol
what are the benefits of TIPS?
decreases ascites, variceal bleeding, increases txp free survival, and improves Cr clearance
what is a denver shunt?
peritoneal-venous shunt to R IJ
what is the unique complication of denver shunt?
DIC
what is the benefit and complication of splenorenal shunt? (aka warren shunt)
good for varices, but makes ascites worse
how can you increase hepatic reserve prior to liver resection?
portal vein embolization
how does hepatic vein thrombosis happen after pregnancy? tx?
ovarian vein thrombosis propagates to IVC then hepatic veins; heparin and abx
what is the most common casue of portal vein thrombosis in children?
umbilical vein infection
what is the most common cause of massive hematemesis in children?
portal vein thrombosis
what is budd chiari syndrome? most common cause?
hepatic vein thrombosis; polycythemia vera
what is the most common symptom of budd chiari syndrome?
ascites
what is the diagnosis and tx of budd chiari?
retrograde hepatic vein angiogram (diagnostic and therapeutic)
what is seen on liver bx with budd chiari?
sinusoidal dilatation and hepatic centrilobular congestoin
what liver disease is associated with ulcerative colitis?
PSC (DOES NOT GET BETTER WITH COLECTOMY)
what is the best test to diagnose PSC?
ERCP
what is the main risk of having PSC?
cholangiocarcinoma
what is the treatment for PSC?
transplant; though 20% will recur
what lab tests are diagnostic of PBC?
increased anti-mitochondrial abs (m2IgG most sensitive) and LFTs (diagnostic enough to not need biopsy)
does PBC have increased cancer risk?
no
what is the suspected diagnosis if a liver cyst has “frong like projections”?
cystadenoma/cystadenocarcinoma
which side of the liver is more likely to have ecchinococal cyst?
right side
how do you diagnose an ecchinococcal cyst?
ELISA for IgG antibodies
how do humans get echinococcal cyst?
dogs that are infected by sheep
how does echinococcal cyst appear on CT?
calcified with double cyst wall and daughter cysts
how do you treat echinococcal cyst?
first consider ERCP to r/o duct communication, do not aspirate cyst! (risk of anaphylaxis); pre-op albendazole for 2 weeks then either PAIR or resection with hypertonic saline packs and ETOH injection
what is the most common organism in liver abscess?
e. coli
what is the most common cause of liver abscess?
biliary tract disease
what is the treatment for liver abscess?
percutaneous drain and abx
how does entomeoba hstolytica reach the liver?
from colon via portal vein
what lab test can prove entomeoba histolytica?
agglutinin and immunoeletrophoresis antibody test
what is the treatment for liver abscess caused by entomeoba histolytica?
flagyl for 10 days (usually dont need drainage)
what are the signs/symptoms of schistosomiasis liver abscess?
maculopapular rash, variceal bleeding, travel to middle east, RUQ pain
what lab test can prove schistosomiasis?
agglutinin and immunoeletrophoresis antibody test, eosinophils, stool and urine O+P
what is the treatment for schistosomiasis?
praziquantel (usually dont need drainage)
what are the risk factors for hepatic adenoma?
women on OCPs, steroids, autoimmune disease
what will sulfer colliod scan show in hepatic adenoma?
negative because no kupffer cells in adenoma
which hepatic adenomas should be resected?
> 4cm, dont go away with d/c of OCPs/steroids, increasing in size, worsening symptoms, not on OCPs/steroids
how does FNH appear on CT?
hypervascular, homogenous, fills in arterial phase, central stellate scar
which liver mass has positive sulfur colloid scan?
FNH
what is tx of FNH?
not surgery; d/c OCPs/steroids and monitor
what is the most common benign liver tumor?
hemangioma
what is seen on CT with liver hemangioma?
peripheral to central enhancement
which liver mass has positive tagged RBC scan?
hemangioma
what is the tx for liver hemangioma?
no resection, conservative unless symptomatic (then youd resect it and pre-op embolization. if kid or unresectable, do steroids/XRT
how does HCC appear on CT?
vascular in arterial phase and washes out in portal venous phase, heterogeneous with necrotic areas
what lab tests can help diagnose HCC?
AFP and DCP (des-gamma carboxyprothrombin)
which type of HCC has the worst prognosis?
diffuse nodular
how much liver remnant is needed with normal liver function?
20%
how much liver remnant is needed with an degree of liver dysfunction?
30%
how much liver remnant is needed with cirrhosis?
40%
what margin is required for liver resection?
1cm
what drug is used for unresectable liver cancer?
sorafenib
what is the best diagnostic study for liver mets?
intraop ultrasound
how do primary liver tumors vs mets differ on imaging?
primary are hypervascular, mets are hypovascular
what fascia forms the inguinal ligament?
external oblique
what layer forms the roof of the inguinal canal?
external oblique
what is the floor of the inguinal canal?
internal oblique fascia combined with transversalis fascia
what forms the conjoined tendon?
internal oblique fascia combined with ransversalis facia
what layer forms the cremasteric muscles?
internal oblique
what is the inguinal ligament attached to?
ASIS and pubis
what forms the inferior portion of the inguinal canal?
inguinal ligament
what is the lacunar ligament?
where the inguinal ligament splays onto pubis, connects the inguinal and pectineal ligaments
what is the pectineal ligament?
aka cooper’s ligament, periosteum of superior pubic ramus and transversalis fascia
what are the boundaries of hesselbach’s triangle?
rectus, inferior inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels
what is the most common type of hernia?
indirect inguinal
which are more likely to recur: direct or indirect hernia?
direct
what causes indirect hernia?
patent processus vaginalis
what causes direct hernia?
weakness in abdominal wall
how to treat a sliding hernia with ovary in it?
ligate round ligament to return ovary into abdomen
where is the vas deferens in the cord?
medial
what is a bassini hernia repair?
conjoined tendon and transversalis fascia approximated to inguinal ligament
what is a mcvay hernia repair?
conjoined tendon and transversalis fascia approximated to cooper’s
what is a Lichtenstein hernia repair?
mesh reforms floor and between conjoined tendon and inguinal ligament
what is the treatment of ostitis after hernia repair?
NSAIDs
where do you make the relaxing incision for a hernia repair?
1cm above pubic tubercle at lateral border of rectus
whre do hernias usually recur?
medial to mesh
how to treat hernias you cant reduce during operation?
divide the inguinal ligament
what is the most common EARLY complication after hernia repair?
urinary retention
what causes testicular atrophy after hernia repair?
injury to spermatic veins
what is the most common cause of pain after inguinal hernia repair?
compression of ilioinguinal nerve
where is the ilioinguinal nerve encountered during inguinal hernia repair?
anterior to cord structures
what are the symptoms of ilioinguinal nerve injury?
loss of cremasteric reflex, numbness of ipsilateral penis, scortum, and medial thigh
where is the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve encountered?
posterior and inferior to cord
what does the genital branch of geniteofemoral nerve innervate?
motor to cremasters and sensory to scrotum
what does the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve innervate?
sensory to lateral thigh
where does the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve run?
lateral to iliac vessels
how do you repair femoral hernia?
open = mcvay, or can do laparoscopic
when should you repair an umbilical hernia in children?
5 years old (before starting school)
what hernia has inner thigh pain with internal rotation of thigh?
obturator
what is a petit hernia?
inferior lumbar triangle: external abdominal oblique, lumbodorsal aponeurosis or lattisimus dorsi, and iliac crest
what is a grynfelt-lesshaft hernia?
superior lumbar triangle: internal abdominal oblique, lumbodorsal aponeurosis, and 12th rib
what is fothergills sign?
rectus sheath hematoma mass gets more prominent with rectus muscle flexion
where is the triangle of doom?
inferior, lateral
what is unique about the layers of the gallbaldder wall?
no submucosa
why does a person get gallstones after terminal ileum resection?
poor absorption of bile acids, so more unconjugated bilirubin is aborsbed
what disorders cause black gallstones?
sickle cell, spherocytosis, hemolytic anemia, TPN, terminal ileum resection
why does e. coli cause brown gallstones?
produces beta glucoronidase, which deconjugates bilirubin leading to formation of calcium bilirubinate
what is the most common organism in cholecystitis?
e coli
what is the most sensitive test for cholecystitis?
HIDA
what is the most common kind of gallbladder polyp?
cholesterol
what are the indications for cholecystectomy in gallbladder polyps?
> 1cm, stones also present, sessile, malignant looking, have PSC
what is the most common cause of CBD injury during cholecystectomy?
excess cephalad retraction
what is the surgery for upper 1/3 bile duct CA?
hepatic resection
what is the surgery for middle 1/3 bile duct CA?
hepaticojejunostomy
what is the surgery for lower 1/3 bile duct CA?
whipple
what is the tx for stage T1a gallbladder CA?
open chole (mucosa/lamina propria only)
what is the tx for T1b gallbladder CA?
GB and wedge resection of segments 4-5 with 2-3cm margin (invades muscularis) and stripping of nodes
what is the tx for any gallbladder CA beyond the muscularis (T12and greater) ?
formal 4b and 5 liver resection in addition to nodes/GB
what is the first branch off the SMA?
inferior pancreaticoduodenal
where are the superior mesenteric vessels (vein vs artery)?
vein is to right of artery
what causes annular pancreas?
failure of clockwise rotation. ofthe ventral pancreatic bud
what is seen on imaging with annular pancreas?
double bubble sign, stenosis on UGI
what is the tx of choice for annular pancreas?
duodeno-jejunostomy (can also do duodenoduodenostomy)
what is the tx of choice for symptomatic pancreatic divisum?
ERCP/sphincterotomy
what is the most common location of heterotopic pancreas?
duodenum
what is the tx of hemorrhagic pancreatitis?
angioembolization
what is peustow procedure?
longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy when duct is dilated (8mm or more)
what is beger procedure?
pancreatic head resection
what is Frey procedure?
combo of peustow and beger
what is the cytology findings of pancreatic pseudocyst?
no glycogen, no mucin, high amylase
what is the cytology seen with serous cystadenoma of pancreas?
high glycogen, low mucin
what is the cytology seen with mucinous cystadenoma?
high mucin (premalignant, must resect)
what is the #1 risk factor for pancreatic adenocarcinoma?
smoking
what tumor markers are seen in pancreatic cancer?
CA 19-9, K-ras, p53, CDKN2A, and SMAD4
what is the most common complication after whipple?
delayed gastric emptying
which pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors can not be found with octreotide scan?
insulinoma
which pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors do not respond to octreotide?
somatostatinoma
where to pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors spread to ?
liver
what is the most common functional neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor?
insulinoma
where are insulinomas found? are they malignant?
evenly throughout pancreas, 90% benign
what is whipple’s triad?
classic presentation of insulinoma: fasting hypoglycemia, sx of hypoglycemia, relief with glucose
what is the surgical tx of insulinoma?
if <2cm enucleate, if >2cm formal resection
what is the most common pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in MEN1?
gastrinoma
where are gastrinomas found? are they malignant?
gastrinoma triangle; 50% malignant
what is the gastrinoma triangle?
CBD, neck of pancreas, 3rd portion of duodenum
what are the symptoms of gastrinoma?
complicated ulcer disease, diarrhea improved with PPI
how do you diagnose gastrinoma?
fasting serum gastrin (>200 suspicious, >1000 diagnostic), basal acid output >15, secretin stimulation test shows increased gastrin level, CT, octreotide scan
where are somatostatinomas found? are they malignant?
head of pancreas, most are malignant (worst prognosis of all pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors)
what are the symptoms of somatostatinoma?
DM, gallstones, steatorrhea
where are glucagonomas found? are they malignant?
distal pancreas, most are malignant
what are the symptoms of glucagonoma?
diabetes, dermatitis (necrolytic migratory erythema), weight loss, stomatitis
where are VIPomas usually found? are they malignant?
distal pancreas, most. are malignant
what are they symptoms of VIPoma?
watery diarrhea not improved with PPI, hypokalemia, achlorhydria
what size of pancreatic duct is considered dilated?
> 7mm
where is the splenic vein in relation to splenic artery?
posterior and inferior
what are the ligaments to the spleen?
gastrosplenic, splenocolic, splenonephric, and splenophrenic
what are howell jolly bodies?
nuclear remnants
what are heinz bodies?
hemoglobin (siderocytes)
what are pappenheimer bodies?
iron
what is the most common immunoglobulin in spleen?
IgM; largest producer of IgM in body
where is the. mostcommon site of accessory spleen?
splenic hilum
what is the most common condition, aside from trauma, requiring splenectomy?
ITP
what is the most common splenic tumor?
hemangioma
what is the most common malignant splenic tumor?
lymphoma
which splenic cysts should be removed?
> 10cm becomes cancer risk
what size is the spleen in ITP?
normal
what is the treatment for ITP?
steroids first, then IVIg, anti-rh abs, splenectomy if fials medical management
when do you give platelets if needed during splenectomy?
after ligation of splenic artery
what organism is most likely to cause infection after splenectomy?
strep pneumoniae
who should get prophylactic augmentin after splenectomy?
children <10yo
what causes TTP?
deficiency of enzyme ADAMTS13
what is the tx for TTP?
plasmapheresis, usually NOT splenectomy
which causes of splenectomy are most susceptible to OPSI?
non-trauma, thalassemia high and trauma least. Wiskott-Aldrich is most
how often does pneumococcal and meningitis vaccine need to be boostered after splenectomy?
pneumo: every 3 years, meningitis: every 5 years
what is the most common cause of chylous ascites?
lymphoma
what is the most common congenital reason for splenectomy?
hereditary spherocytosis
what is the tx for hereditary spherocytosis?
splenectomy and cholecystectomy
what is felty syndrome?
RA, neutropenia, splenomegaly
what is the most common splenic cyst? tx?
echinococcal, splenectomy
what is the most common organism in splenic abscess?
streptococcus
what do goblet cells secrete?
mucin
what is the serology test for celiac?
anti-transglutamase abs
what is the most common symptom of crohns?
anal disease
what is the best test for diagnosing crohns?
colonoscopy with biopsies
what kind of kidney stones are seen in crohns disease?
calcium oxalate
what is the best test for finding a carcinoid tumor?
octreotide scan
what tests should be checked with suspected carcinoid?
urine 5HIAA and chromogranin A
what kind of cells are found in carcinoid tumor?
kulchitsky cells (APUD, neuroendocrine)
what is the most common site of carcinoid tumor?
appendix; then ileum, then rectum
what are the chemo options for carcinoid?
octreotide, interferon, streptozocin, 5fu
what is the most common small bowel tumor?
leiomyoma, usually extra-luminal
what is the most common cancer with puetz jegher?
breast CA
what is the most common cause of intussuception in adults?
cecal adenocarcinoma
what is the most common casue of stomal infection?
candida
what. isthe most common casue of acute abdominal pain in first trimester?
appendicitis
when is appendicitis most likely to occur in pregnancy?
2nd trimester
what is the tx for benign appendix mucocele?
open appy
what is the tx for malignant appendix mucocele?
R hemi
which part of the colon does not have serosa?
rectum
where does middle rectal artery come from?
internal iliac
where does inferior rectal artery come from?
internal pudendal
which muscle forms external anal sphincter?
puborectalis
what nerves innervate the external anal sphincter?
internal pudendal (sympathetic) and perineal branch of S4
what is the nerve supply to internal anal sphincter?
pelvic splanchnics (s2-s4 parasympathetic)
what layer makes up internal anal sphincter?
muscularis propria
what is the treatment for disuse pouchitis compared to infectious pouchitis?
disuse: SCFA enema; infectious = cipro/flagyl