GI Flashcards
Cholelithiasis Hx, Dx, Tx
Hx: Fat, Female, Forty Colicky Abdominal pain, RUQ Radiates to the shoulder Worse with fatty foods Dx-RUQ US shows gallstones Tx: Elective cholecytectomy Ursodeoxycholic acid
Cholecystitis Hx
Obstruction of the cystic duct
Hx- Constant Pain
Positive murphys sign
Mild Fever
Cholecystitis Dx Workup and findings
Dx- RUQ US
Pericholecystic fluid with thickened gallbladder wall
HIDA Scan shows perfusion
Cholecystitis Tx
NPO
IV Fluids
IV ABx
Cholecystectomy (Urgent)
Choledocholithiasis Hx
Gallstones in CBD
Possible hepatitis and pancreatitis
Hx: Painful jaundice, positive murphy sign
fever leukocytosis
Choledocholithiasis Dx Workup and findings
RUQ US- obstruction with dilated ducts
MRCP
Elevated AST, ALT, AMylase, Lipase
Choledocholithiasis Tx
ERCP (urgent)
Cholecystectomy Electively
NPO, IV Fluids, Abx
Cholangitis Charcot’s Triad
RUQ pain
Jaundice
Fever
Cholangitis Reynolds Pentad
Hypotension AMS RUQ Pain Jaundice Fever
Cholangitis Description
Gall stone in the CBD plus an infection
Cholangitis Dx, Tx
Dx- RUQ US shows dilated ducts
Tx: ERCP Emergently
IV fluids, NPO, Abx
Cholecystectomy Urgently
What antibiotics should you use in gall bladder disorders
Ciprofloxacin +MTZ
Ampicillin, gentamicin + MTZ
Esophagitis Etiology (PIECE)
Pill induced Infectious Eosinophilic Caustic gErd
Esophagitis Pt Hx, Dx
Odynophagia or dysphagia
Dx: Endoscopy with biopsy
PPI
Pill induced Esophagitis Hx, Dx, Tx
NSAID, Tetracycline, Bisphosphonates, HAART
Dx- Endoscopy with biopsy
Tx: Remove offending agent
Time+ PPI
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Hx, Dx, Tx
Hx- Allergic reaction, asthma, atopy, allergies
Dx: EGD with biopsy - >15 eo hpf
Tx-PPI
if PPI fails -> Oral aerosolized steroids
Caustic (ingestion) Esophagitis Hx, Dx, Tx
Hx- Hoarseness, stridor, Intubate
Dx: EGD
Tx: Low severity, liquid diet
High severity- NPO for 72 hours EGD
What should you not do in a circumstance of caustic ingestion
Never neutralize the pH
Never Induce Emesis
Achalasia Etiology
Absent Myenteric plexus
LES cannot relax
Achalasia Hx, Dx, Tx
Mid-sternal Globus sensation Dx- Barium Swallow, Birds beak Manometry EGD with Bx to rule out cancer Tx: Myotomy Botlinum if terrible surgical candidate
Scleroderma CREST
Calcinosis Raynauds Esophageal dysmotility Sclerosis Telangiectasias
Scleroderma Esophageal dysmotility Dx, TX
Dx: Barium
Manometry
EGD With Bx
Tx: PPI
Diffuse Esophageal spasm Hx
Pt: MI Sx better with CCB
Diffuse Esophageal spasm Dx
Dx: Rule out MI
Barium (Corkscrew Esophagus/Beads on a string)
Manometry
EGD with Bx
Diffuse Esophageal Spams Tx
CCB
Nitrates as needed
GERD presentation
Typical- Burning chest pain Worse by layng down worse with spicy foods Better with Antacids, Sitting up Atypical- Hoarseness, Coughing, Stridor nocturnal Asthma
GERD Dx workup
PPI and lifestyle modifications for six weeks
if that fails EGD with Bx
if with ALARM symptoms perform EGD first
GERD Metaplasia Tx
High dose PPI
GERD Dysplasia Tx
Local Ablation
GERD Adenocarcinoma
Resection
H. Pylori When do you use Serology testing
When patient has not been treated for H. Pylori and is not on a PPI
H. Pylori when to use urea breath test
To make the initial diagnosis of H. Pylori
H. Pylori Stool antigen
used to confirming eradication
Best test for H. Pylori Diagnosis
EGD with Bx
H. Pylori treatment
Clarithromycin, amoxicillin, PPI
can use MTZ if penicillin allergy
Zollinger- Ellison Syndrome Etiology and Hx
Gastrinoma
Big virulent, refractory ulcers and diarrhea
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Gastrin testing and Dx workup, Tx
Gastrin levels Normal <250 Confirmed >1600 between 250-1600 perform Secretin stimulation test use SRS to find gastrinoma Tx- Resection
Gastroparesis Pt Hx
Patient with diabetes, chronic nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain with eating, peripheral neuropathy
Gastroparesis Dx, Tx
Dx: EGD, Emptying Study
Tx: Avoid Opiates, anticholinergics
Maintain good glucose control, low fiber small volume meals
Gastroparesis emptying study
must be off opiates with good glucose control
>60% left after 2 hours
>10% left after 4 hours
Enterotoxic causes of acute diarrhea (watery)
Watery diarrhea C. Diff ETEC Vibrio S. Aureus B. Cereus Giardia
Invasive causes of acute diarrhea
Bloody diarrhea with fever, leukocytosis, fecal WBCs
Salmonella (chicken)
HUS -shigella, EHEC 0157:H7 (uncooked meat)
C. Jejuni
A. Histolytica (HIV/AIDs)
Most common cause of acute diarrhea
Viral gastroenteritis
Signs and symptoms of acute diarrhea not caused by virus
Bloody diarrhea Duration >3 day Hospitalized High fever >104 Severe abdominal pain Immunocompromised
C. Diff Dx, Tx
Dx- PCR (NAAT)
Tx: Oral vancomycin, for severe cases
Fidaxomycin for refractory cases/recurrent cases
add metronidazole if others are not available or resistant to monotherapy with VANC
all else fails stool transplant
Acute diarrhea work up if not viral
Stool WBC, RBC
Stool WBC/ RBC negative
Enterotoxic causes
perform ova parasite
Stool WBC/RBC positive
Invasive organism
Perform stool Cx and colonoscopy