GI Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
Cholecystitis
A
Ultrasound
2
Q
Perforation
A
ERECT CXR - gas in diaphragm
3
Q
Pancreatitis
A
Ultrasound
Elevated Amylase
4
Q
Appendicitis
A
Ultrasound
5
Q
Diverticulitis
A
CT
6
Q
Distended abdomen (air)
A
AXR
7
Q
Distended abdomen (fluid)
A
CT
8
Q
Haematemesis
A
Endoscopy
CT for acute bleeds
9
Q
Dysphasia
A
Endoscopy
Barium swallow
10
Q
Change in bowel habits
A
Barium swallow or CT
endoscopy if IBD considered
11
Q
Jaundice
A
Ultrasound
(MRCP or ERCP can investigate further)
CT can confirm