Ch 7 GIT Flashcards

1
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What does a normal gastric wall measure?

A

2.5-3.5mm

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2
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Should normal stomach measurements change when fluid is ingested?

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Yes

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3
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What measurement indicates gastric wall thickening?

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5-15mm

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4
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What causes hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

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Idiopathic

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5
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What is hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

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Abnormal thickening of the antropyloric region of the stomach which results in progressive gastric outlet obstruction

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6
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When is hypertrophic pyloric stenosis m/c to occur?

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In first born males 2-10 weeks old

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7
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What is the most common S/S of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

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Dehydration + frequent episodes of non-bilious projectile vomiting

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8
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What 2 positions must we scan a pt in with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

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Supine + RPO

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9
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When our probe is in SAG, how will the pylorus appear?

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In TRV (vise versa)

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10
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SF’s of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

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-Lack of fluid passing through pylorus!!!

-Filled stomach even when fasting
-Donut/target sign (TRV pylorus)
-Cervix sign (SAG pylorus)
-Antral nipple sign (prolapsed mucosa into gastric antrum)

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11
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What is the donut/target sign?

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Hypoechoic mass with echogenic central lumen seen with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

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12
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List the measurements that indicate pyloric stenosis?

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Length of channel (pylorus): >1.6cm
Muscle thickness: >3mm

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13
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What is a differential for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

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Antritis

(pyloric stenosis = normal stomach wall, antritis = thickened stomach wall)

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14
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Does antritis or hypertrophic pyloric stenosis have a thickened stomach wall?

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Antritis

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15
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What is the name of the surgery that can be performed to correct hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

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Pyloromyotomy (where the pyloric muscle is split down to the submucosa)

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16
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What is pylorospasm?

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Muscle spasm at/near the pylorus, leading to delayed passage of stomach contents

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17
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How can we differentiate pylorospasm from pyloric stenosis?

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Pylorospasm is transient (lasting short amount of time)

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18
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What is bezoar?

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Undigested material causing gastric or intestinal obstruction

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19
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What is the m/c type of bezoar?

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Lactobezoar

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20
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List the 3 types of bezoar?

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Lactobezoar: inspissated milk/formula (m/c)

Phytobezoar: poorly digested plant/veg fibers

Trichobezoar: ingested hair

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21
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What is the appendix?

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-Blind ending tubular structure attached to cecum
-No peristalsis + compressible when normal
-Target appearance

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22
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Normal appendix measurement?

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<6mm in diameter

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23
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What is the m/c condition requiring emergent surgery in children?

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Appendicitis

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24
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S/S of appendicitis?

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-Pain at mcburney point
-Rebound tenderness
-Fever
-Increased WBCs
-Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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25
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What is McBurney point?

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1/3 distance from belly button to right anterior superior iliac spine (location of base of appendix)

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26
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What is a positive McBurney sign?

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Rebound tenderness + pain over McBurney point, indicating appendicitis

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27
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___ is the gold standard in children for assessing appendicitis?

A

U/S

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28
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An inflamed appendix is m/c seen where?

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At base of cecal tip during max compression

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29
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2 tips for trying to visualize a retrocecal appendix?

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-Try different pt positions
-EV

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30
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Is appendicitis compressible?

A

No!

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31
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Abnormal appendix measurement?

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> 6mm

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32
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List the main SF’s of appendicitis?

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-Non compressible
->6mm
-Free fluid
-Echogenic fat
-Hyperemia on CD
-Target appearance

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33
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Are appendicolith’s always associated with appendicitis?

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No, normal appys can have this (it is an echogenic focus with shadowing)

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34
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Why does perforation make diagnosing appendicitis hard?

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B/c the appendix may no longer be dilated + may not be visualized at all now

35
Q

List 2 complications of perforation?

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-Abscess or phlegmon formation
-Peritonitis

36
Q

List the 2 m/c SF’s of perforation?

A

-Increased echogenicity of periappendiceal mesentery/fat
-Complex fluid collection (abscess)

37
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What is a mucocele?

A

Distention of appendix by mucus (due to benign or malignant causes)

38
Q

A mucocele can result in ileocolic ___?

A

Intussusception

39
Q

A rupture of a mucocele can cause ___?

A

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (accumulation of gelatinous ascites)

40
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SF of a mucocele?

A

Cystic or complex RLQ mass (<7cm)

41
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What is the m/c cause of obstructive bowel disease of early childhood?

A

Intussusception (m/c in males)

42
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What is intussusception?

A

When a bowel segment prolapses into a distal segment

43
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What is the m/c type of intussusception?

A

Ileocolic

44
Q

What is the inner portion of bowel called?

A

Intussusceptum

45
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What is the distal outer portion of bowel called?

A

Intussuscipiens

46
Q

What causes intussusception?

A

Lead point (meckel diverticulum, cysts, polyps, hematomas or bowel masses)

47
Q

Which pathology has the S/S of bloody stool?

A

Intussusception

48
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2 main SF’s of intussusception?

A

-Target pattern or donut sign in TRV
-Pseudo kidney in SAG (kidney shaped mass)

49
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What is the treatment for intussusception?

A

Hydrostatic pressure under u/s or fluroscopic guidance

50
Q

Is intussusception recurrence high or low after treatment?

A

High within first 24 hours after reduction

51
Q

What is hirschsprung disease (aka aganglionic megacolon)?

A

-It is aganglionosis (absence of ganglion cells) in segments of the bowel

-The aganglionic segments remain in spasm + produce a functional obstruction

52
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Is there peristaltic action in the denervated portion of the bowel with hirschsprung disease?

A

No!

53
Q

What part of the colon is m/c affected with hirschsprung disease?

A

Rectosigmoid colon

54
Q

What is the m/c congenital abnormality of the small intestine?

A

Meckel diverticulum

55
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What is meckel diverticulum?

A

Incomplete obliteration of the vitelline duct resulting in a blind ending out pouching of the ileum

56
Q

List the main complication associated with meckel diverticulum?

A

Bowel obstruction

57
Q

What is a duplication cyst?

A

Cysts along the mesenteric border of the bowel that do NOT communicate with the bowel

58
Q

Where are duplication cysts m/c found?

A

Ileum

59
Q

What is a diagnosis differential for duplication cysts?

A

Meckel diverticulum

60
Q

What causes malrotation?

A

Congenital abnormal rotation of the gut during fetal development

61
Q

Malrotation predisposes to ___ + ___?

A

Midgut volvulus + internal hernias

62
Q

Which vessels are associated with malrotation?

A

SMA + SMV

(reversal of SMA/SMV or SMA gets pulled towards right side + is directly inferior to the SMV)

63
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What side is the SMA + SMV normally on?

A

SMA: LT
SMV: RT

64
Q

What is a volvulus a complication of?

A

Malrotation

65
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What is a volvulus?

A

-When the bowel twists on itself + causes an obstruction
-Is a surgical emergency or else ischemia can occur!!

66
Q

What sonographic sign is associated with a volvulus?

A

Whirlpool sign (when the mesentery + SMV wrap around the SMA)

67
Q

Duodenal atresia is common in pt’s with ___?

A

Trisomy 21

68
Q

Which pathology has the double bubble sign?

A

Duodenal atresia

69
Q

What 2 types of bowel atresias are the m/c cause of obstruction in the small bowel?

A

Jejunal + ileal

70
Q

What is a meconium ileus?

A

Bowel obstruction due to abnormally thick meconium

71
Q

Meconium ileus is commonly associated with ___?

A

Cystic fibrosis

72
Q

What is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)?

A

When the bowel undergoes necrosis

73
Q

NEC is m/c in infants how old?

A

<32 weeks gestation, aka premature infants

74
Q

___ is the gold standard for diagnosing NEC?

A

Radiography

75
Q

What is the main SF of NEC?

A

Pneumatosis intestinalis

76
Q

What is the m/c inflammatory disease of the small bowel?

A

Crohn’s disease

77
Q

Crohn’s disease m/c affects which part of the bowel?

A

Terminal ileum + proximal colon

78
Q

What is the gold standard for diagnosing Crohn’s disease?

A

Contrast radiography + endoscopy with biopsy

79
Q

List the 3 main SF’s of Crohn’s disease?

A

-Thickened bowel walls (>2.5-3mm)
-Increased vascularity of affected bowel
-Areas of increased echogenicity around inflamed bowel loops

80
Q

___ is the m/c malignant mass of the small bowel?

A

Lymphoma (m/c affects ileum)

81
Q

What is the m/c type of lymphoma?

A

Non-Hodgkin

82
Q

A 2 y/o presents with intermittent colicky abdominal pain + bloody stool, what is the diagnosis?

A

Intussuscpetion (m/c iliocolic)

83
Q

A 3 week old male presenting with projectile vomiting + a palpable epigastric mass. What pathology are we trying to rule out?

A

Pylorus stenosis