Ch 7 GIT Flashcards
What does a normal gastric wall measure?
2.5-3.5mm
Should normal stomach measurements change when fluid is ingested?
Yes
What measurement indicates gastric wall thickening?
5-15mm
What causes hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Idiopathic
What is hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Abnormal thickening of the antropyloric region of the stomach which results in progressive gastric outlet obstruction
When is hypertrophic pyloric stenosis m/c to occur?
In first born males 2-10 weeks old
What is the most common S/S of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Dehydration + frequent episodes of non-bilious projectile vomiting
What 2 positions must we scan a pt in with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Supine + RPO
When our probe is in SAG, how will the pylorus appear?
In TRV (vise versa)
SF’s of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
-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)
What is the donut/target sign?
Hypoechoic mass with echogenic central lumen seen with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
List the measurements that indicate pyloric stenosis?
Length of channel (pylorus): >1.6cm
Muscle thickness: >3mm
What is a differential for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Antritis
(pyloric stenosis = normal stomach wall, antritis = thickened stomach wall)
Does antritis or hypertrophic pyloric stenosis have a thickened stomach wall?
Antritis
What is the name of the surgery that can be performed to correct hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Pyloromyotomy (where the pyloric muscle is split down to the submucosa)
What is pylorospasm?
Muscle spasm at/near the pylorus, leading to delayed passage of stomach contents
How can we differentiate pylorospasm from pyloric stenosis?
Pylorospasm is transient (lasting short amount of time)
What is bezoar?
Undigested material causing gastric or intestinal obstruction
What is the m/c type of bezoar?
Lactobezoar
List the 3 types of bezoar?
Lactobezoar: inspissated milk/formula (m/c)
Phytobezoar: poorly digested plant/veg fibers
Trichobezoar: ingested hair
What is the appendix?
-Blind ending tubular structure attached to cecum
-No peristalsis + compressible when normal
-Target appearance
Normal appendix measurement?
<6mm in diameter
What is the m/c condition requiring emergent surgery in children?
Appendicitis
S/S of appendicitis?
-Pain at mcburney point
-Rebound tenderness
-Fever
-Increased WBCs
-Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
What is McBurney point?
1/3 distance from belly button to right anterior superior iliac spine (location of base of appendix)
What is a positive McBurney sign?
Rebound tenderness + pain over McBurney point, indicating appendicitis
___ is the gold standard in children for assessing appendicitis?
U/S
An inflamed appendix is m/c seen where?
At base of cecal tip during max compression
2 tips for trying to visualize a retrocecal appendix?
-Try different pt positions
-EV
Is appendicitis compressible?
No!
Abnormal appendix measurement?
> 6mm
List the main SF’s of appendicitis?
-Non compressible
->6mm
-Free fluid
-Echogenic fat
-Hyperemia on CD
-Target appearance
Are appendicolith’s always associated with appendicitis?
No, normal appys can have this (it is an echogenic focus with shadowing)