Chapter 3: Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum (continued 2) Flashcards
What is duodenal atresia caused by?
when the lumen of the duodenum is occluded owing to failed recanalization
Symptoms of duodenal atresia?
polyhydramnios, bile-containing vomitus, and distended stomach
What is omphalocele?
when the midgut fails to return to the abdominal cavity and remains in the umbilical stalk
What is gastrochschisis? Pathology?
When the abdominal viscera herniate through the body wall directly into the amniotic cavity, usually to the right of the umbilicus
Defect in the closure of the lateral body folds and weakness of anterior wall
What is ileal Meckel diverticulum?
occurs when a remnant of the vitelline duct persists, thereby forming a blind pouch on the antimesenteric border of the ileum
What are some causes of Meckel’s diverticulum inflammation?
if it contains ectopic gastric, pancreatic, or endometrial tissue which may produce ulceration
What is the rule of 2’s for Meckel’s diverticulum?
found 2 feet from the ileocecal junction, 2 inches long, and appears in 2% of the population
What is a vitelline fistula?
occurs when the vitelline duct persists, thereby forming a direct connection between the intestinal lumen and the outside body at the umbilicus
What is malrotation of the midgut?
occurs when the midgut undergoes only partial rotation and results in abnormal position of abdominal viscera
What can malrotation of the midgut be associated with?
volvulus (twisting of intestines)
What is another name for Hirschsprung disease?
Colonic aganglionosis
What is Hirschsprung disease?
when there is failure of the neural crest cells to form the myenteric plexus in the sigmoid colon and rectum
What are symptoms of Hirschsprung disease?
loss of peristalsis and immobiilty of the hindgut, fecal retention and abdominal distention of the transverse colon (megacolon)
What is the portal triad composed of?
the hepatic artery proper, common bile duct, and portal vein
The hepatopancreatic ampulla drains into which part of the duodenum?
2nd part of the duodenum
The head of the pancreas receives its blood supply from where?
superior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal branches of the gastroduodenal and superior mesenteric arteries
What structure may be compressed in carcinoma of the pancreas?
carcinoma of the pancreas commonly occurs in the head of the pancreas and may constrict the main pancreatic duct and the common bile duct.
The neck, body, and tail of the pancreas receive their blood supply from which artery?
splenic artery
What is a sliding hiatal hernia?
involves movement of the gastroesophageal junction and part of the stomach into the chest cavity.
A sliding hernia can damage which structure?
vagal trunks
A fracture of which ribs may cause a laceration of the spleen?
fracture of 9th, 10th, or 11th rib on the left side
The splenic artery and vein reach the hilus of the spleen by traversing which structure?
splenorenal ligament
What is the smooth muscle in the wall of the duodenal papilla also known as?
sphincter of Oddi
The foregut terminates at which part of the GI?
terminates at the entry of the common bile duct
What part of the pelvic diaphragm pulls the anorectal flexure forward helping to maintain fecal continence?
puborectalis component
What produces voluntary control for the external anal sphincter?
inferior rectal branch of the pudendal nerve and relaxes during defecation