GI Flashcards
what increases risk of incarcerated hernia
smaller hernia- more likely to incarcerate
where is an indirect hernia located
lateral to interior epigastric artery
what decreases bulge in direct hernia
laying flat
patients most prone to femoral hernia
elderly female
exocrine function of pancreas is mediated by
acinar cells
which pancreas cells produce insulin
beta cells
pancreas cells that produce glucagon
alpha cells
MCC pancreatitis
gallstones >alcohol
usual site of rupture in boerhaves
distal left posterolateral wall of esophagus
diagnostic study of choice for boerhaves
esophogram using water soluble contrast
lower chest pain, vomiting, subq emphysema in boerhaves
mackler triad
management after rectal foreign body removal
observe 4-6 hours for signs of perforation
MCC pancreatitis worldwide
gallstones
MCC intermittent dysphagia with solids
Schatzki ring
how to diagnose achalasia
esophageal manometry (inc LES pressure)
thin structures in the esophagus associated with iron deficiency and plummer vinson
esophageal webs