Gastrointestinal Conditions 2 Flashcards

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What is a GI perforation?

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Perforation of the wall of the GI tract with spillage of bowel contents

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What causes Large bowel perforations?

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Diverticulitis
Colorectal cancer
Appendicitis
Volvulus
UC (Toxic megacolon)
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What causes Gastroduodenal perforations?

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Perforated duodenal or Gastric ulcer

Gastric cancer

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What causes Small bowel perforations?

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Just to note they are rare!
Trauma
Infections (Ileo-coecal TB)
Crohn’s disease

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What is Oesophageal perforation called?

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Boerhaave’s perforation

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What is Boerhaave’s perforation?

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Rupture of the oesophagus following forceful vomiting

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What are risk factors for GI perforation?

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Risk factors for cause!
E.g. Low Residue diet
Steroids
NSAIDs
Bisphosphonates
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What are symptoms of GI perforation?

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Depends on cause
Large bowel: Peritonitic abdomen pain
Gastroduodenal: Sudden onset severe pain, becomes generalise, malignancy symptoms
Oesophageal: Severe pain, Neck/chest pain and dysphagia

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What are signs of GI perforation?

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Very unwell
Signs of shock
Pyrexia
Pallor
Dehydration
Signs of peritonitis (Guarding, Rigidity, rebound tenderness, absent bowel sounds)
Loss of liver dullness (due to overlying gas)

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What is Blumberg’s sign?

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Rebound tenderness!

This is shown by someone pressing on the abdomen and as they release, there is tenderness!

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What investigations are done for GI perforation?

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FBC
U&Es
LFTs
Amylase - raised but <1000
Erect CXR - air under diaphragm
Gastrograffin swallow - for suspected oesophageal perforation
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How do you manage perforations generally?

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Correct fluid and electrolyte balance

IV ABX - efuroxime and metronidazole

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How do you manage large bowel perforations?

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Identify site
Peritoneal lavage
Resect perforated section

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How do you manage Gastroduodenal perforations?

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Laparotomy
Peritoneal lavage
Close it with an omental patch
Biopsy ulcers
Eradicate H.Pyloir if thats the cause
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How do you manage oesopageal perforations?

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Pleural lavage

Repair of rupture oesophagus

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What are the comlications of bowel perforations?

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Large and Small bowel - Peritonitis
Oesophagus - Mediastinitis
Overall: Shock, sepsis, death

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What is the prognosis of those with a Gastroduodenal perforation?

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Worse with Gastric than Duodenal ulcers

Poor prognosis for perforated gastric carcinomas

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What is the prognosis for those with a large bowel perforation?

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High risk of faecal peritonitis if left untreated

Lead to DEATH from septicaemia and multiorgan failure

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What is Gastrooesophageal reflux disease?

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Symptoms of complications resulting from the reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus or beyond, into the oral cavity or lung

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What causes GORD?

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Caused by disruption of mechanisms that prevent reflux:
Lower oesophageal sphincter
Acute angle of junction
Mucosal rosette
Intra-abdominal portion of oesophagus (obesity, pregnancy)
Prolonged oesophageal acid clearance
Increased dietary fat

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What is a Mucosal rosette?

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Redundant mucosal folds causing a weakened anti-reflux valve

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What are the risk factors for GORD?

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Family history
Older age
Hiatus Hernia
Obesity
Lower oesophageal sphincter tone-reducing drugs (e.g. anticholingergics, nitrates, CCBs)
Stress
Asthma
NSAIDs
Smoking 
Alcohol consumption 
Per-oral endoscopic myotomy
Dietary factors
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What are the symptoms of GORD?

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Substernal/epiastric burning discomfort or heartburn
Halitosis
Bloating
Aggravated by: Lying supine, bending down, large meals, dirnking alcohol
Pain relieved by antacids
Waterbrash 
Aspiration
Dysphagia
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What is waterbrash?

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Regurgitation of an excessive accumulation of saliva from the lower part of the oesophagus often with some acid material from the stomach

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What are the signs of GORD?
Usually normal Occasionally - epigastric tenderness, wheeze on auscultation, dysphonia Bloating
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What are investigations for GORD?
Clinical diagnosis! If suspected, PPI trial If GORD persists - OGD and biopsy Other tests: 24hr pH monitoring, manometry, Barium swallow
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How do you manage GORD?
``` Advice Medicines Endoscopy Surgery Nissen fundoplication ```
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What Advice do you give to someone with GORD?
``` Weight loss Elevating head of bed Avoid provoking factors Stop smoking Lower fat meals Avoid large meals late in the evening ```
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What medicines do you give to someone with GORD?
Antacids Alginates H2 antagonists (e.g. Ranitidine) PPI (e.g. Omeprazole ,Lansoprazole)
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What is Nissen fundoplication?
Fundus of the stomach is wrapped around the lower oesophagus - reduces risk of hiatus hernia and reduce reflex
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What are the complications for GORD?
Oesophageal ulcer, haemorrhage or perforation Oesophageal stricture Barret's oesophagus Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus
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What are Haemorrhoids?
Disrupted and dilated anal cushions. Lined by discontinuous masses of spongy vascular tissue
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What are the classifications of Haemorrhoids?
Internal (Arise from the superior haemorrhoidal plexus - above the dentate line) External (Below the dentate line)
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What are the degrees of Haemorrhoids?
1st - Haemorrhoids that do not prolapse 2nd - Prolapse with defecation but reduce spontaneously 3rd - Prolapse and require manual reduction 4th - Prolapse than cannot be reduced
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What causes Haemorrhoids?
Increased intra-abdominal pressure
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What are the Risk Factors for haemorrhoids?
``` Age 45-65 Constipation Pregnancy or SOL Hepatic insufficiency Ascites ```
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What are symptoms of Haemorrhoids?
``` May be asymptomatic Bright red rectal bleeding Anal itching Intense pain if strangulated Lack of FLAWS! ```
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What is FLAWS?
``` F - Fever L - Lethargy A - Appetite change W - Weight loss S - Night Sweats ```
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What are signs of Haemorrhoids?
1st/2nd degree not visible Internal haemorrhoids not palpable unless thrombosed Visible on proctoscopy
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What are differentials for Haemorrhoids?
``` Anal tags Anal fissures Rectal prolapse Polyps Tumours ```
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What are the complications of Haemorrhoids?
``` Anaemia from continuous/excessive bleeding Thrombosis Incarceration Faecal incontinence Pelvic sepsis Anal stenosis ```
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What is Haemochromatosis?
An autosomal recessive disease in which increased intestinal absorption of iron causes accumulation of iron in tissues, which may lead to iron damage
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What causes Haemochromatosis?
AR condition Caused by defect in HFE gene Not everyone who is homozygous develop the disease
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What are the risk factors for Haemochromatosis?
``` Middle aged Male White ethnicity Family history Iron supplements ```
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What are symptoms of Haemochromatosis?
``` Often asymptomatic Fatigue Weakness Arthropathy Erectile dysfunction Heart problems Late symptoms: Diabetes mellitus Bronzed skin Hepatomegaly Impotence Amenorrhoea Hypogonadism Cirrhosis Arrhythmias and cardiomyopathy Neuro and psych problems ```
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What investigations can be done for Haemochromatosis?
Haematinics - Serum ferritin (High), Transferrin (Low), Transferrin saturation (high), TIBC (Low) CRP - Low LFT - raised
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What is Hepatocellular carcinoma?
Primary malignancy of the liver Parenchyma
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What is associated with Hepatocellular carcinoma?
Chronic liver damage (Hep B/C, AI disease) Metabolic disease (Haematochromatosis) Aflatoxins (Aspergillus flavus)
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What are the symptoms of hepatocellular carcinoma?
Symptoms of malignancy (Malaise, weight loss, loss of appetitie) Symptoms of chronic liver diseae (Ascites, Jaundice)
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What are the signs of Hepatocellular carcinome?
Signs of malignancy - Cachexia, Lymphadenopathy Hepatomegaly Jaundice Ascites
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What are the investigations for Hepatocellular carcinoma?
``` FBC ESR LFTs Clotting AFP - tumour marker B12 binding protein is a marker for fibrolamellar HCC Serology Imaging - US (Not good for small); CT/MRI (Gold standard) Ascitic tap Liver biopsy ```
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What is a Hernia?
Protrusion of a viscus or part of a viscus through a defect of the wall of its containing cavity into abnormal position
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What are the 2 main types of Hernia?
Femoral and Inguinal
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What is the most common type of Hernia?
Inguinal
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Where are hernias found?
Inguinal -Superomedial to the tubercle | Femoral - Inferolateral to teh tubercle
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If a Hernia is irreducible what does that mean?
Cannot be pushed back into the right place
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What does it mean if a Hernia is incarcerated?
Contents of the hernia are stuck inside by adhesions
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When is a Hernia strangulated?
When they become ischaemia
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What is an Inguinal Hernia?
Abnormal protrusion of the peritoneal sac through a weakness of the abdominal wall
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What are the 2 types of inguinal hernia?
Direct and Indirect
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What is a Direct inguinal hernia?
Protrusion of the hernial sac through a weakness in the posterior wall of the inguinal cancal - through Hesselbach's triangle, medially to the inferior epigastric vessels
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What is Hesselbach's triangle?
Border of Rectus Abdominis, INferior epigastric vessels and the inguinal ligament
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What is an indirect inguinal hernia?
Protrusion of the hernia through the deep inguinal ring, following the inguinal canal
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Who are inguinal hernias more common in?
Men | 55-85
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Who are femoral hernias more common in?
Women Increasing age Pregnancy (more pregnancies) Increased intra-abdominal pressure
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What is a Femoral Hernia?
Abdominal contents pass through a naturally occurring weakness call the femoral canal and present as a mass in the upper medial thigh
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What are the Risk Factors for inguinal hernias?
``` Male sex Old age Smoking Family history Prematurity AAA Marfans Lathyrism Chronic bronchitis/emphysema ```
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What are the risk factors for femoral hernias?
Female Increasing age Pregnancy Increased intra-abdominal pressure
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What symptoms are there of inguinal hernias?
``` Often asymptomatic Notices lump in groin May be painful May be irreducible May present due to growth ```
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What signs are there of Inguinal hernias?
Groin lump that extends to scrotum/labia Check cough impulse Tender if strangulated
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How can you tell between direct and indirect on examination?
Reduce hernia and occlude deep internal ring with 2 fingers Ask to cough / stand, if restrained it is Indirect Gold standard: Direct are medial to inferior epigastric vessels, Indirect are lateral
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What are the symptoms of femoral hernias?
Lump in groin Usually asymptomatic 30% present as an emergency due to obstruction or strangulation
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What are the signs of femoral hernia on examination?
Look for B/L lumps Ask to reduce and ask to cough If no lump visible assess cough reflex Repeat exam with patient standing
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What investigations are done for all Hernias?
Only done if acute with painful irreducible hernia! FBC CRP ABG - show lactic acidosis from bowel ischaemia Erect CXR - check for perforation
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What is the management of Inguinal hernias?
Surgical - only if symptomatic Laparoscpic mesh repair Emergency - if obstructed or strangulated - need laparotomy with bowel resection if gangrenous
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What is the management for Femoral Hernias?
Surgical repair - Herniotomy (Ligation and excision of the sac) - Herniorrhaphy (Repair of hernial defect)
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What are complications of Inguinal hernias?
``` Incarceration Strangulation Maydl's hernia Richter's hernia Surgery complications Haematoma Penile/scrotal oedema Mesh infection Testicular ischaemia ```
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What are complications of Femoral hernias?
High risk of strangulation ! Risk of becoming irreducible or obstructed Wound infection
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What is a Maydl's hernia?
Strangulated w-shaped loop of S.Bowel
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What is a Richter's hernia?
Strangulation of part of the bowel circumference
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What is a Hiatus Hernia?
Herniation of part of the abdominal viscera through the Oesophageal aperture of the diaphragm
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What causes a Hiatus Hernia?
Unknown aetiology Raised intraabdomianl pressure causes phsyiological movement of the distal oesophagus and possible the gastro-oesophageal junction through the oesophageal hiatus and into the posterior mediastinum
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Risk Factors for hiatus hernia?
``` Obesity Elevated intra-abdominal pressure Male sex Structural abnormalities Incisional, umbilical or inguinal hernia Ascites advaced age ```
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What are symptoms of a Hiatus Hernia?
``` Many asymptomatic Retrosternal burning sensation, especiallly on bending or laying down Flatulence GORD Rarely, diffuclty swallowing ```
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What are signs of a Hiatus Hernia?
Usually no signs | Uncommonly bowel sounds in the chest
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What investigation are done for a Hiatus Hernia?
FBC (Iron deficiency anaemia) CXR (First line)- air bubble above diaphragm Barium swallow Endoscopy
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How do you manage an acute Hiatus hernia?
Upper GI haemorrhage and/or obstruction and/or volvulus - 1st: Resuscitation and urgent surgical repair Irreversible organ ischaemia and/or necrosis - 1st: Surgical resection and supportive care
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How do you manage an ongoing hiatus hernia?
Type I refractory or types II, III and IV: surgical repair with or without anti-reflux procedure
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What are the complications of Hiatus Hernia?
``` Bloating Volvulus Obstruction Diarrhoea following surgery Fundal necrosis ```
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What is intestinal obstruction?
Obstruction of normal bowel contents - Mechanical blockage of the bowel due to structural pathology
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What are the classifications of intestinal obstruction?
Small or Large Bowel Partial or complete obstruction Simple or strangulated
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What are the causes of Large Bowel obstruction?
90% by underlying 5% by colonic volvulus 3% benign strictures 2% rarer conditions
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What are the causes of small bowel obstruction?
Previous surgery with formation of adhesions Inguinal hernia with incarceration Crohn's disease Intestinal malignancy Appendicitis In children: Appendicitis, Intestinal artresia, intussussception, volvulus Rare causes: Radiation enteritis, intra-abdominal abscess, gallstone ileus, foreign body and intestinal bezoar
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What are Risk factors for Large Bowel obstruction?
``` Older age Female gender Institutionalisation Mental illness Megacolon Low or High dietary fibre Previous colorectal resection Previous abdominal surgery IBD Laxative abuse Diabetes ```
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What are the Risk Factors for Small Bowel obstruction?
``` Previous abdominal surgery Malrotation Crohn's disease Hernia Appendicitis Intestinal malignancy Intussussception Volvulus Intestinal atresia Foreign body ingestion ```
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What are the symptoms for Bowel obstruction?
Severe, colicky pain with periods of ease Abdominal distention Frequent vomiting (Bile-stained or Faeculent) Absolute constipaiton Anorexia
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What is Absolute constipation?
No Flatulence or defecation
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What are signs of bowel obstruction?
``` Abdominal distention May see visible peristalsis Tinkling bowel sounds Peritonitis Inspect for hernias Look for abdominal scars Inspect for abdominal mass ```
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What investigations are done for obstruction?
``` AXR - LBO: Peripheral, Haustra - SBO: Central, Valvulae coniventae Erect CXR - Look for perforation CT-scan - more sensitive Amylase - elevated FBC - Leucocytosis U&Es - hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia, alkalosis Group& Save for surgery ```
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How do you manage Bowel obstruction?
``` Fluid resuscitation Electrolyte replacement Intestinal decompression NBM Bowel rest Surgery if complicated: Laparotomy with a clear diagnosis ```
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In a patient with bowel obstruction what indicates an early surgery?
Local or generalised peritonitis Palpable mass Failure to improve Risk of perforation of ischaemic bowel
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What are non-surgical treatments for bowel obstruction?
Endoscopic stenting further advance in managing bowel obstructions If thought to be due to adhesions, conservative measures may be sufficient
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What are the complications of Bowel obstruction?
``` Intestinal necrosis Sepsis Multi-organ failure Intra-abdominal abscess Short bowel syndrome Intestinal perforation ```
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What is intestinal Ischaemia?
Obstruction of mesenteric vessel leading to Bowel ischaemia and necrosis Note: AF with abdominal pain should point towards mesenteric ischaemia
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What are the 3 main types of intestinal ischaemia?
Acute mesenteric ischaemia (AMI) Chronic mesenteric ischaemia aka intestinal angina (CMI) Chronic colonic ischaemia aka ischaemic colitis (CCI)
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What are the causes of Acute mesenteric ischaemia?
AMI - Small bowel, 35% arterial thrombosis, 35% embolism Affect Superior mesenteric artery, non-occlusive ischaemia Occurs in flow states, likely to have low CO (Venous thrombosis - 5%) Affecting mesenteric vein: More common in younger patients with hypercoagulable states
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What are the causes of Chronic mesenteric ischaemia?
Usually due to a flow state with atheroma, likely to have a history of vascular disease
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What are the causes of Chronic colonic ischaemia?
Inflammation of the colon caused by decreased blood supply Follows low flow state in inferior mesenteric artery. Ischaemia leads to mucosal inflammation, oedema, necrosis and ulceratio
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What is a watershed area?
A region that receives a dual blood supply from the most distal branches of 2 large arteries. If there is a blockage of one artery, they are normally fine but if general hypoperfusion these regions are most susceptible
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What are Risk Factors for Intestinal ischaemia?
Atrial fibrillation Endocarditis Arterial thrombosis: Hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension, DM, smoking Venous thrombosis: Portal HTN, Splenectomy, Septic thrombophlebitis, OCP, thrombophilia
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What are the symptoms of Intestinal Ischaemia?
Acute mesenteric ischaemia - Acute severe abdominal pain + no abdominal signs _ rapid hypovolaemia + Shock Constant pain Generally: Fever, Severe acute colicky abdo pain, Vomiting, Nausea, Bloody diarrhoea, History of heart or liver disease, History of chronic mesenteric artery insufficiency (Gross weight loss, post-prandial abdominal pain)
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What are the signs of Intestinal ischaemia?
``` Fever and Tachycrdia Diffuse abdominal tenderness Tender palpable mass Bowel sounds may be absent Disproportionate degree of CVS collapse Upper abdominal bruit ```
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What investigations can be done for Intestinal ischaemia?
AXR (Thickening of small bowel folds and signs of obstruction, shows gas less abdomen) FBC (Anaemia, leucocytosis) U&Es LFTs Clotting Cross-Match Barium Enema shows thumb printing of submucossal swelling
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What is Irritable bowel syndrome?
A functional bowel disorder defined as recurrent episodes of abdominal pain / discomfort for >6 months with 2 of: - Altered stool passage - Abdominal bloating - Symptoms made worse by eating - Passage of mucous
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What are Risk Factors for Irritable bowel syndrome?
``` Physical and sexual abuse Age <50 years Female sex Previous enteric infection Family and Job stress ```
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What are the symptoms of IBS?
6+ month history of abdominal pain (colicky, in lower abdomen, relieved by defecation or flatus) Altered bowel frequency (>3/day or <3 /week) Mucous in stool Worsening of symptoms after food Tenesmus Nausea, bladder symptoms, Back ache Chronic and exacerbated by stress
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What is Tenesmus?
Continuous or persistent feeling of needing to evacuate the bowels
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What are signs of IBS?
None
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What investigations are done for IBS?
``` FBC (Normal) CRP (=0.5) Anti-TTG antibodies (negative) Anti-endomysial antibodies (negative) All studies are normal ```
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How do you manage IBS?
Dietary medification - fibre, lactose, fructose, wheat, starch, caffeine, alcohol, fizzy drinks may worsen symptoms For constipation: Increase fibre, bisacodyl and sodium picosulfate Medicines: Antispasmodics, Prokinetic agents, Anti-diarrhoeal, Laxatives
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What are the complications of IBS?
Damage to family and work relationships | Diverticulosis
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What is a Liver abscess?
Liver infection resulting in a walled off collection of pus
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What organisms cause a Liver abscess?
``` Pyogenic (producing pus) E. Coli Klebsiella Enterococcus Bacteroides Streptococci Staphylococci 60% caused by biliary tract disease (e.g. gall sontes, strictures, congenital cysts) Amoebic abscess - Caused by entamoeba histolytica ```
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What are the Risk factors for Liver abscesses/cysts?
``` Biliary tract diseae/intervention Age > 50 years Malignancy Diabetes Mellitus Endemic amoebiasis areas ```
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What are the symptoms of Liver abscesses/cysts?
``` Fever Malaise Nausea Anorexia Night sweats Weight loss RUQ/Epigastric pain Jaundice Diarrhoea Pyrexia May see Reactive pleural effusion in R lower lobe ```
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What are the signs for Liver abscesses/cysts?
``` Fever Jaundice Tender hepatomegaly Right lung base - Dull to percussion - Reduced breath sounds - Due to reactive pleural effusion ```
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What investigations are done for liver abscesses/cysts?
FBC (Mild anaemia, leucocytosis, eosinophilia) LFTs (High ALP, High bilirubin) ESR/CRP (High) Amoebic and Hydatid serology Blood cultures if spetic Stool MC&S - E. Histolytica CXR - check for pleural effusion or atelectasis
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What are Liver Cysts?
Liver infection resulting in a walled off collection of cystic fluid
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What Causes liver cysts that dont cause liver abscesses?
Hydatid cysts caused by Echinococcus granulosis
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Who are Hydatic cysts common in?
Sheep-rearing countries
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What is liver Failure?
Severe liver dysfunction leading to Jaundice, encephalopathy and coagulopathy Can occur suddenly (Acute) but usually a result of decompensation of chronic liver disease
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What causes liver failure?
``` Toxins Infections Neoplasms (hepatocellular carcinoma) Metabolic causes (Wilson's, alpha-1 antitrypsin) Pregnancy-related Vascular Other ```
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What is Reye's syndrome?
Rare syndrome causing swelling in the liver and brain
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How do you classify liver failure?
Time between onset of Jaundice and Hepatic encephalopathy - Hyperacute <7 days - Acute 1-4 weeks - Subacute 4-12 weeks
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What toxins cause liver failure?
``` Alcohol Paracetamol Drugs Poisoning Herbal preparations Illicit drugs Reye's syndrome ```
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Which drugs are hepatotoxic?
``` Paracetamol Co-amoxiclav Methotrexate Statins Nitrofurantoin Halothane Erythromycin Ciprofloxacin Doxycycline ```
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What are the Risk factors of liver failure?
``` Chronic alcohol abuse Poor nutritional status Age >40 years Chronic paracetamol use Pregnancy HIV and Hepatitis C co-infection Medicines that are hepatotoxic ```
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What are the symptoms of Liver failure?
``` May be asymptomatic Fever Nausea Jaundice (not always) Abdominal pain Malaise ```
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What are the signs of Liver failure?
``` Jaundice Encephalopathy Hepatomegaly Asterixis Fetor hepaticus Ascites and splenomegaly Bruising or bleeding Signs of secondary causes (Bronze skin, kayser-Fleischer rings) Pyrexia Palmar erythema Spider naevi ```
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What is Fetor Hepaticus?
Breath smells of pear drops
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What investigations are done for Liver failure?
``` Viral serology Paracetamol levels Autoantibodies Ferritin Ceruloplasmin and Urinary Copper U&Es (Hepatorenal syndrome) LFT (Raised) Glucose (Raised) Ascitic tap ```
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What can be seen on ascitic tap?
Colour Biochemistry Microscopy SAAG (Serum ascitic albumin gradient)
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What are the different colours seen on ascitic tap?
Clear/straw - Cirrhosis Cloudy - SBP, Perforated bowel, Pancreatitis Bloody - Malignancy, Haeomrrhagic pancreatitis Chylous (Milky) - Lymphoma, TB, Malignancy
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What different biochemistries are seen on ascitic tap?
Protein: 0.3-4 g/dL = normal >4g/dL = SBP/TB Glucose: Similar to serum = normal Less than serum = TB/malignancy Amylase: Similar to serum = normal More than serum = pancreatitis
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What can be seen on ascitic fluid microscopy?
Red cell count: None = normal >100 = Malignancy/TB >10,000 = Haemorrhage/trauma White cell count: <250 = Normal/Cirrhosis >250: If mostly neutrophils, SBP; If mostly lymphocytes, TB
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What causes a high SAAG?
>11 and suggests the fluid is a transudate | Suggesting portal HTN - Cirrhosis, hepatic failure, Venous occlusion, alcoholic hepatitis, Kwashiorkor malnutrition
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What causes a low SAAG?
<11 and suggests it is an exudate | Causes: Malignancy, Infection, Pancreatitis, Nephrotic syndrome
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Whats another way of telling whether Ascites is exucdate or transudate?
Measuring LDH LDH <225 is transudate LDH >225 is exudate
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How do you manage Liver Failure?
Resuscitation Treat cause if possible Treat complications Antibiotic and antifungal prophylaxisi
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How do you treat a paracetamol overdose?
N-acetylcysteine
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What are complications of Liver failure?
``` Encephalopathy Infection Coagulopathy Hypoglycaemia Disturbance of electrolyte balance and acid-base balance Disturbance of CVS system Hepatorenal syndrome Cerebral oedema (Raised ICP) Respiratory failure ```
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How do you treat Cerebral Oedema?
Decreased the ICP with Mannitol
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What is a Mallory-Weiss tear?
Tear or laceration along the right border of, or near the gastro-oesophageal junction. Usually as a result of violent vomiting or straining to vomit Spontaneously stops in 80-90% of patients
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What causes a Mallory-Weiss tear?
``` Coughing Retching Vomiting Straining Hiccups Acute abdominal blunt trauma Alcohol Medications Oesophageal instrumentation ```
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What are the Risk Factors for a Mallory-weiss tear?
``` Condition predisposing to retching, vomiting and/or straining Chronic cough Hiatal hernia Retching during endoscopy Significant alcohol use Previous instrumentation ```
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What are the symptoms of Mallory-Weiss tear?
``` Abdominal pain Severe vomiting Haematemesis Involuntary retching Black/tarry stools Symptoms of hypovolaemia ```
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What are the signs of Mallory-Weiss tear?
Melaenia Orthostatic hypotension Anaemia (Pallor)
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What investigations are done for Mallory-Weiss tear?
``` FBC (anaemia) Urea (High) PT/INR/aPTT (normal) OGD (tear or laceration) ECG (Normal) ```
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What is Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)?
Conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver due to causes other than excessive alcohol
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What causes NASH?
Imbalance of fatty acid metabolism, leads to hepatic triglyceride accumulation, dysregulated cytokine production
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What are the Risk Factors for NASH?
``` Obesity Insulin resistance or diabetes Dyslipidaemia Hypertension Metabolic syndrome Rapid weight loss Hepatotoxic medications TPN Diseases associated with fatty liver deposition ```
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What are the symptoms of NASH?
``` Dull or aching RUQ pain Fatigue Unexplained weight loss Weakness Testicular atrophy Melaena ```
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What are the signs of NASH?
``` RUQ pain/tenderness Signs of cirrhosis Hepatosplenomegaly Truncal obesity Nail changes Palmar erythema Alopecia Caput medusae Petechiae ```
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What investigations are done for NASH?
``` LFTs (Raised GGT) Fasting lipids (Raised) Serum albumin (Decreased) FBC Viral studies AI studies (ANA, ASMA may be raised) Liver US - steatosis ```
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What is the management for NASH?
Without end-stage liver disease - Diet and exercise w/ vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) with weight loss - With diabetes - insulin sensititser - With dyslipidaemia - add statin With end-stage liver disease - Liver transplantation - Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
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What are the complications of NASH?
``` Ascites Variceal Haemorrhage Portosystemic encephalopathy Hepatocellular carcinoma Hepatorenal syndrome Hypatopulmonary syndrome Death ```
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What is Oesophageal cancer?
Most are mucosal lesions that originate in the epithelial cells lining the oesophagus
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What are the 2 main types of Oesophageal cancer?
Adenocarcinoma | Squamous cell carcinoma
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What are the causes of adenocarcinoma?
Barret's oesophagus/GORD High BMI Male sex Dietary factors (High fat diets)
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What are the causes of Squamous cell carcinoma?
Tobacco smoking Alcohol consumption HPV
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What are the Risk Factors for Squamous cell carcinoma?
``` Tobacco use Alcohol use FHx Non-Caucasian High temperature beverahes and goods Drinking maté (Special S. American drink) HPV Achalasia Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies Male sex Low socioeconomic status Low intake of fruit and veg Poor oral hygeine ```
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What are Risk Factors for Adenocarcinoma?
``` GORD and Barret's oesophagus Hiatus hernias Obesity GTN Anticholinergics Beta adrenergisc Aminophylline Benzodiazepines Male sex Low socioeconomic status Low intake of fruit and veg Poor oral hygeine ```
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What are the symptoms of Oesophageal cancer?
``` Progressive dysphagia (initially worse for solids) Regurgitation Cough Choking after food Voice hoarseness Odynophagia Weight loss Fatigue Hiccups ```
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What are the signs of oesophageal cancer?
No signs other than mets - Supraclavicular lymphadenopathy - Hepatomegaly - Hoarseness - Signs of bronchopulmonary involvement
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What are the investigations of Oesophageal cancer?
``` Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsy Comprehensive metabolic profile (adv: Hypokalaemia, raised creatinine, serum urea/nitrogen) CT thorax/abdomen (Size and see it) Bronchoscopy + FNA Cardiac stress test ```
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What is Pancreatic cancer?
Malignancy arising from the exocrine or endocrine tissues of the pancreas
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What are the Risk Factors for Pancreatic cancer?
``` Smoking Family history Other hereditary cancer syndromes Chronic sporadic pancreatitis Diabetes mellitus Obesity Dietary factors ```
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What are the symptoms of Pancreatic cancer?
``` Epigastric discomfort or dull backache Jaundice (obstructive - in tumour of head) Weight loss Anorexia Haematemesis Melaena Malaise Nausea Diabetes Mellitus ```
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What are the signs of Pancreatic cancer?
Acute pancreatitis Epigastric mass Palpable gallbladder + Jaundice Hepatomegaly/Splenomegaly/Lymphadenopathy Trousseau's sign of malignancy (superficial thrombophlebitis)
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What are the investigations for Pancreatic cancer?
``` Abdominal ultrasound Pancreatic protocol CT LFTs PT time (elevated) CA 19-9 tumour marker Biopsy ```
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What is Acute Pancreatitis?
A disorder of the exocrine pancreas, and is associated with acinar cell injury with local and systemic inflammatory response
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What causes acute pancreatitis?
``` I GET SMASHED Idiopathic Gallstones Ethanol Trauma Steroids Mumps/HIV/Coxsackie and malignancy Autoimmune Scorpion venom Hypercalcaemia/hyperPTH/Hyperlipidaemia/hypothermia ERCP and emboli Drugs ``` Also pregnancy!
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What drugs cause pancreatitis?
``` TASS! Thiazides Azathioprine (Only in those being treated with IBD) Steroids Sodium valproate ```
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What are the Risk Factors for acute pancreatitis?
``` Middle aged women Young-to-middle aged men Gallstones Alcohol Hypertriglyceridaemias Use of causative drugs ERCP Trauma SLE Sjorgen's Hypercalcaemia Mumps Coxsackie ```
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What are the symptoms of acute pancreatitis?
``` Severe epigastric or central abdomen pain Radiating to the back Relieved by sitting forward Aggravated by movement Anorexia, nausea and vomiting Pain decreases over 72 hours ```
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What are the signs of Pancreatitis?
``` Epigastric tenderness Fever Shock Decreased bowel sounds Jaundice if haemorrhage - Cullen's sign, Grey-Turner's sign, Fox's sign, Chvostek's sign ```
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What is Cullen's and Grey-Turner's sign?
Cullen's : Belly button bruising | Grey-Turner's: Flank bruising
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What is Fox's sign?
Ecchymosis over inguinal ligament area
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What is Chvostek's sign?
Low calcium via saponificaiton
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What is saponification?
Process by which triglycerides are reacted with sodium or potassium hydroxides
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What are investigations for acute pancreatitis?
Amylase (>1000) FBC (Raised Hct, leucocytosis) Serum calcium (Raised) ABG (Hypoxaemia and acid base disturbances) Urea and Creatinine (Elevated in severe cases, U>7.14,C>/=2) Erect CXR (Pleural effusion or atelectasis)
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How do you classify Pancreatitis?
Glasgow prognostic score Can also use Ranson's criteria but dont normally
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What is Glasgow's prognostic score?
``` Age >55 WBC >15 Urea >16 Glucose >10 pO2 <8 Albumin <32 Calcium <2 LDH >600 AST/ALT >200 ```
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What is Ranson's criteria? (Not often used)
``` Age >55 years WBC >15 Glucose >10 Serum AST >250 Serum LDH >350 In the first 48 hours: Haematocrit fall >10% Urea increase >5 Serum Ca <2 Hypoxaemia O2 <8 Base deficit >4 Estimated fluid sequestration >6 ```
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What indicates a severe pancreatitis?
A score of 3 or more in either Ranson's or Glasgow prognostic score indicates severe pancreatitis
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How do you manage mild pancreatitis?
``` Analgesia IV fluids NBM NG tube for severe vomiting ABx for specific infections ```
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How do you manage severe pancreatitis?
``` Treat in ITU or HDU Evidence of significant necrosis NBM NG tube Surgery if infectious or necrotic ```
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What are the complications of pancreatitis?
``` Acute Renal failure Pancreatic abscess Abdominal compartment syndrome Chronic pancreatitis Enteric fistulas Sepsis Acute lung injury/ARDS Pseudocyst Pancreatic ascites/pleural effusion ```
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What is Chronic pancreatitis?
Clinical diagnosis defined by pancreatic inflammation. Characterised by recurrent or persistent abdominal pain and progressive injury to the pancreas and surrounding structures, resulting in scarring and loss of function
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What Causes chronic pancreatitis?
Alcohol (70%) Idiopathic (20%) Ductal obstruction Hereditary pancreatitis
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What are Risk Factors for chronic pancreatitis?
``` Alcohol Smoking Family history Coeliac disease Psoriasis High-fat, High-protein diet Tropical geography ```
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What are the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis?
Recurrent, severe epigastric pain, radiating to the back, relieved by sitting forward Aggravated by eating or alcohol Over many years - weight loss, bloating, steatorrhoea
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What are the signs of Chronic pancreatitis?
Epigastric tenderness Weight loss, malnutrition Jaundice
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What are the investigations of chronic pancreatitis?
``` Blood glucose (High) Pancreatic function test (Decreased) IgG4 levels (Raised) Amylase and lipase normally Faecal elastase (Reflects exocrine function) CT scan (Pancreatic calcification and cysts) ```
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How do you manage chronic pancreatitis?
``` Lifestyle support Analgesia Replace pancreatic enzymes Octreotide Surgical management - drainage Pancreatoduodenectomy in chronic and cancer ```
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What are the complications of chronic pancreatitis?
``` Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency Diabetes mellitus Pancreatic calcification Pancreatic duct obstruction Low-trauma fracture Biliary obstruction Gastroduodenal obstruction Pancreatic cancer Opioid addiction Pancreatic pseudocyst Ascites fistula Gastrointestinal bleeding ```