GI / Nutritional Part 1 (Abdominal pain - Cholelithiasis/choledocholithiasis) Flashcards

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What are some causes of RUQ pain?

Think organ location

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  1. Gallbladder issues
  2. Liver issues

  1. biliary colic, cholecystitis/angiitis
  2. hepatitis, thrombosis
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What are some of the causes of LUQ pain?

Think organ location

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Spleen issues

Splenomegaly
Splenic infarct
Splenic Abscess
Rupture

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What are some of the causes of epigastric pain? (6)

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  1. MI
  2. Pancreatitis (acute/chronic)
  3. PUD
  4. GERD
  5. Gastritis/opathy/paresis
  6. Dyspepsia
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Classic cause of RLQ pain vs LLQ pain

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RLQ = Appendicitis
LLQ = diverticulitis

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What are some GI causes of anorexia?

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  1. Gastric/duodenal ulcers
  2. Gastric/GI cancers
  3. Hematochezia
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What is Cholelithiasis specifically?

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Merely Gallstones in the biliary tract (usually in the gallbladder) w/o inflammation

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MC type of gallstone?

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cholesterol

others are black stones (hemolysis), brown stones in infections and Asian pop

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RF for Cholelithiasis

remember, just gallstones

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5 Fs and Native Americans

fat, fair, female, forty, fertile

also OCPs

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What does Cholelithiasis feel like?

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Nothing typically

sometimes biliary colic ( episodic, abrupt RUQ or epigastric pain, resolves slowly, lasting 30min-hrs; may be associated w/ nausea & precipitated by fatty foods or large meals)

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What is the diagnostic test of choice for:
1. Cholelithiasis
2. Acute Cholecystitis
3. Choledocholithiasis
4. Acute Ascending Cholangitis
5. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

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  1. Cholelithiasis = US
  2. Acute Cholecystitis = HIDA scan if US not dx
  3. Choledocholithiasis = ERCP diagnostic and theraputic
  4. Acute Ascending Cholangitis = cholangiography
  5. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis = MRCP/ERCP

Typically start with US for all of these though?

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MCC of Acute Cholecystitis

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E coli

also klebsiella, other gram-neg enteric organisms

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If you have Chronic Cholecystitis, you can bet you have ____

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gallstones

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Describe the pain of Acute Cholecystitis
1. Location
2. Precipitating factors

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Continuous RUQ or epigastric pain – may be precipitated by fatty foods or large meals

may be associated w/ nausea, guarding, anorexia

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PE of Acute Cholecystitis and classic finding

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fever (often low-grade); enlarged, palpable gallbladder
MURPHY’S SIGN: RUQ pain or inspiratory arrest w/ palpation of the gallbladder

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Apart from Murphy’s sign, what is another PE sign that is sometimes seen in Acute Cholecystitis and what causes it?

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Boas sign: referred pain to the right shoulder or subscapular area (phrenic nerve irritation)

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Upon first-line imaging of Acute Cholecystitis, you will see ____ of the gallbladder and sometimes a ____ sign

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1) Thickening of the gallbladder wall
2) Sonographic Murphy’s sign

remember, HIDA scan is most accurate scan though and it is used when the GB cannot be visualized

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Overall management of Acute Cholecystitis

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NPO (prep for surg)
IV fluids
ABX followed by:
Cholecystectomy

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What are the ABX used pre-Cholecystectomy?

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rocephin + metronidazole

MR

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If a pt cannot have a Cholecystectomy, what is another treatment option for Acute Cholecystitis?

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Cholecystostomy (percutaneous drainage) if nonoperative

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Cholesterolosis presentation and treatment

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fat deposits on GB
strawberry GB
tx is cholecystectomy (only if symptoms)

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How does Choledocholithiasis differ anatomically from Cholelithiasis and why is it a concern?

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Gallstones in the common bile duct (can lead to cholestasis due to blockage)

CBD is formed from the merging of the cystic and hepatic ducts, meaning that drainaige from the liver is blocked as well

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Presentation of Choledocholithiasis

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Prolonged biliary colic: RUQ or epigastric pain, N/V – pain usually more prolonged due to the presence of the stone blocking the bile duct

PE: RUQ or epigastric tenderness, jaundice

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Lab findings of Choledocholithiasis

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↑ AST/ALT, alk phos, & GGT

cholestasis

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Management of Choledocholithiasis

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Typically US first, but:
ERCP stone extraction preferred over laparoscopic choledocholithotomy

ERCP: dx TOC – diagnostic + therapeutic

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What differs Acute Ascending Cholangitis from 1) Cholecystitis 2) Choledocholithiasis
**Sorta a combo of the two**: 1) different from *Cholecystitis* in that the infection is a result from **blockage of the CBD** rather than just the cystic duct 2) Different from *Choledocholithiasis* in that there is a **presence of infection** in addition to blocking the CBD
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MCC of Acute Ascending Cholangitis
E coli ## Footnote same as Cholecystitis, EZ!
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What is the classic triad of Acute Ascending Cholangitis?
Charcot’s Triad: fever + RUQ pain + jaundice ## Footnote Reynold’s Pentad: charcots + shock or AMS
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What are the lab findings of Acute Ascending Cholangitis and why does this make sense?
1. Leukocytosis 2. ↑ alk phos & GGT ↑ bilirubin > increased ALT/AST ## Footnote Again, labs suggest a hybrid of Cholecystitis and Cholangitis
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You start with an US and are sus of Acute Ascending Cholangitis, so you use ____
Cholangiography via ERCP: gold standard
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Treatment of Acute Ascending Cholangitis | remember, infectious process and stones are present
Zosyn OR Metro + ceph OR Metro + cipro ERCP removal Eventually elective cholecystectomy ## Footnote **ZAC MC** (**z**osyn **a**cute **c**holangitis or **m**etro + **c**eph/cipro)
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Apart from Acute Ascending Cholangitis, what condition can present with Charcot’s Triad? ## Footnote however, it does not classically present with all three
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis ## Footnote it CAN but not characteristic of the condition
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What is Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?
**Autoimmune**, progressive **cholestasis** leading to diffuse fibrosis of intra/extrahepatic biliary ducts
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Your patient has Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, what else do they likely have?
IBD (specifically ulcerative colitis) | 90% association ## Footnote also likely a 20-40 yo male
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What symptom can help you differ Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and from Acute Ascending Cholangitis?
Pruritis | also see fatigue and hepatosplenomegaly
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What conditions have ↑ alk phos & GGT, ↑ AST/ALT (3) ## Footnote uniting feature?
1. Choledocholithiasis 2. Acute Ascending Cholangitis 3. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis ## Footnote all involve the CBD or hepatic duct (for PSC)
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What key lab findings are seen in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?
IgM **P-ANCA**
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With this most accurate test, you will see ____ for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
**MRCP**, **ERCP** – most accurate test: **beaded appearance of biliary ducts** (narrowing, strictures) | beaded appearance due to chronic sclerosis and tissue healing? ## Footnote liver bx rarely used for dx - but remember that the hepatic ducts are affected
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Management of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis 1) symptomatic relief 2) pruritits 3) definitive
1) symptomatic relief = stricture dilation (allowing emptying) 2) pruritits = cholestyramine (bile sequestrant reducing bile acids) 3) definitive = liver transplant (affects hepatic/bile ducts, remember?)
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MCC of acute vs chronic pancreatitis
acute = gallstones chronic= alcohol ## Footnote 2nd MCC of acute = alcohol
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what specific cells are injured in pancreatitis and what is the normal function of these cells?
**acinar cells**, which secrete exocrine enzymes | exocrine enzymes (amylase, lipase, and protease)
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Meds that can lead to acute pancreatitis (4)
Thiazides Protease inhibitors exanitide valproic acid ## Footnote **PRO vet** Protease inhibitors Valproic acid Exantide Thiazides
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Classic presentation of acute pancreatitis
**Epigastric pain radiates to back** | exacerbated if supine, relieved leaning forward ## Footnote N/V and fever
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Classic PE findings of severe acute pancreatitis
**Cullen’s sign** (periumbilical) **Grey Turner sign** (flank) ## Footnote suggests necrotizing hemorrhage
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Most useful lab for acute pancreatitis ## Footnote also, what electrolyte abnormality is sometimes seen?
Lipase | 3x UNL ## Footnote can also see HYPOcalcemia
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Imaging for acute pancreatitis
**NOT NEEDED** only use if patient does not have classic symptoms OR lipase is < 3x ULN ## Footnote **CT w/ contrast** is imaging of choice
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What might an abd xray show for acute pancreatitis? (2)
1) **sentinel loop** = localized ileus of small bowel segment in LUQ 2) **colon cutoff sign**: abrupt collapse of colon near pancreas
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Dx of acute pancreatitis
Ranson's criteria Admission: (1) glucose >200mg/dL (2) age >55yrs (3) LDH >350IU/L (4) AST >250IU/dL (5) WBC >16,000/µL Within 48hrs: (6) calcium <8mg/dL (7) hematocrit fall >10% (8) PO2 <60mmHg (9) BUN >5mg/dL (10) base deficit >4mEq/L (11) sequestration of fluid >6L ## Footnote Interpretation: ≥3 🡪 severe pancreatitis likely <3 🡪 severe pancreatitis unlikely
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Tx of acute pancreatitis
**Rest the pancreas** NPO *high-volume IVF (LR preferred) *analgesia (Meperidine) Antibiotics: *indicated only if >30% necrosis seen
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Triad of Chronic Pancreatitis
calcification + steatorrhea (fatty stool) + DM | seen only in 1/3 of pts: think inhibited abs d/t problem with pancreas ## Footnote also see weight loss from poor abs
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How do labs differ from acute vs chronic pancreatitis
Chronic has normal amylase/lipase
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What might a CT scan show for chronic pancreatitis?
calcifications
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Most sensitive and specific test for chronic pancreatitis
**fecal elastase** most sensitive & specific; **pancreatic stimulation w/ secretin & CCK** ## Footnote not usually done
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Management of chronic pancreatitis
**Lifestyle** ETOH abstinence, pain control, low fat diet, vitamin supplementation Oral pancreatic enzyme replacement Pancreatectomy only if retractable pain despite medical therapy
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Describe the pathophys of achalasia? ## Footnote what plexus is involved?
Loss of peristalsis & failure of relaxation of the LES PATHO: idiopathic proximal degeneration of myenteric/Auerbach’s plexus leads to increased LES pressure & impaired LES relaxation ## Footnote MC presents <50yrs of age
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What will a patient with achalasia complain of?
dysphagia to both solids & liquids ## Footnote can't keep food down and will often cough it up - even can have chest pain
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Diagnosis of choice and classic finding for achalasia
Barium esophagram: ”bird’s beak” appearance of the LES
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Treatment of choice for achalasia and definitive
Pneumatic dilation of LES ## Footnote Esophagomyomectomy is definitive
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MC site of anal fissure
Linear, longitudinal tear in the posterior midline | skin tags are seen in chronic ## Footnote bright red blood is seen in toilet pain, straining
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Initial treatment of anal fissure
Supportive ## Footnote sitz baths high fiber and increased H2O to minimize straining consider surg if refractory, but can lead to fecal incontinence
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MC location of Perianal Abscess and Fistulas
posterior rectal wall
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What does a fistula allow if a patient has a Perianal Abscess?
connects an abscess w/ skin or adjacent organs
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Symptoms of Perianal Abscess and Fistula and how this differs from just an abscess
1. **SEVERE** **pain** paired with **fever** and **malaise** 2. If there is a fistula, it is a more chronic, non-healing abscess - leading to purulent drainaige that is **itchy** and **malodorous**
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How to diagnose Perianal Abscess and Fistulas
Abscess = clinical Fistula = MRI & endosonography ## Footnote You can not feel a fistula on PE alone?
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Treatment of Abscess and Fistulas
I&D, Antibiotics; sitz baths, high fiber *Augmentin, cipro + metronidazole | Fistula requires surgical treatment ## Footnote Cure My Abscess (cipro + metro) augmentin
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Stage 1-4 hemorrhoids
**I**: **Does not prolapse** (confined to anal canal); may bleed w/ defecation **II**: **Prolapses w/ defecation** or straining but spontaneously reduce **III**: Prolapses w/ defecation or straining, **requires manual reduction** **IV**: **Irreducible** & may **strangulate**
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What are the veins involved with internal vs external hemorrhoids?
Internal = superior hemorrhoid vein; above dentate line External = inferior hemorrhoid vein; below dentate line
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How do symptoms differ between internal vs external hemorrhoids?
Internal = painless bleed External = painful non-bleeding ## Footnote opposites
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Dx of hemorrhoids
DRE with fecal occult blood testing ## Footnote sometimes anoscopy or proctosigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy if worried of other etiologies
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Intial Tx of hemorrhoids
**Same as anal fissures pretty much** high fiber diet, increased fluids; warm sitz baths; topical rectal corticosteroids
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Procedures for failed conservative treatment of hemorrhoids
rubber band ligation
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What is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome?
gastric-secreting neuroendocrine tumor leading to severe PUD & diarrhea | gastrinoma ## Footnote ZES reminds me of zombies - which are associated with your brain (neuroendocrine)
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MC site of gastrinomas for ZES | Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
**duodenal wall**, pancreas, lymph nodes, other sites ## Footnote ZED (d = duodenum)
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Presentation of ZES | Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
severe, recurrent, multiple, or refractory ulcers + diarrhea Severe PUD: *multiple peptic ulcers *refractory ulcers *abdominal pain Diarrhea **increased acidity** inactivated the pancreatic enzymes, leading to malabsorption ## Footnote increased acidicty d/t PUD?
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What imaging is used for ZES and why? | Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
endoscopy – confirm presence of ulcer ## Footnote remember, ZES is associated with PUD and the diagnosis of choice for PUD is endoscopy + biopsy to confirm ulcer
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Lab findings seen in ZES | Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
elevated basal or stimulated gastrin levels ## Footnote secreted by the gastrinoma!
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You want to screen a patient for ZES, what do you do? | Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Check fasting gastrin levels and gastric pH | gastrin should not be elevated while fasting as it is secreted w/ meals? ## Footnote elevated fasting gastrin levels *>1000pg/mL + gastric pH <2 = likely diagnosis
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How to confirm ZES | Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
**Secretin test** w/ persistant gastrin elevation | persistent gastrin elevations upon trial of secretin confirms diagnosis ## Footnote Secretin SHOULD inhibit gastrin release in a healthy GI tract, but gastrin release in gastrinomas are not impacted by secretin
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MC location of METS for ZES ## Footnote Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Liver and lung lymph nodes ## Footnote pLants vs ZES
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Treatment of ZES and treatment if it METS | Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Tumor resection ## Footnote lifelong high dose PPIs if METS (to raise pH and manage symptoms?)
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MCC of appendicitis
fecalith
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preop ABX for appendicitis
cephalosporins + metronidazole or zosyn
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What is Paralytic Ileus?
temporary functional impairment of peristalsis | NOT a physical barrier
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Meds that can cause Paralytic Ileus
Opioids and anticholinergics ## Footnote Can't see, **can't poop**
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Electrolyte abnormality that can cause Paralytic Ileus
HYPOkalemia
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MCC of SBO vs LBO ## Footnote small bowel vs large bowel
SBO = post abd surgical adhesions LBO = adenocarcinoma > scarring secondary to diverticulitis > volvulus
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What is volvulus?
torsion of bowel on its axis ⇢ closed loop obstruction ## Footnote torsion of mesenteric vascular pedicle ⇢ occlusion/thrombosis of mesenteric vessels ⇢ bowel strangulation, ischemia, & gangrene
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MC location of volvulus
Sigmoid colon ## Footnote sigmoid makes the letter "S", which is more susceptible to be twisted?
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Explain the evolution of abd sounds in a SBO/LBO
Peristalsis intially increases greatly early on followed by abscence of bowel sounds in later course | hyperactive followed by hypoactive bowel sounds
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Which bowel obstruction type is emesis more common in? | SBO or LBO?
SBO ## Footnote more proximal, so it makes sense
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3/6/9 rule of bowel obstruction
small bowel >3cm large bowel >6cm cecum >9cm
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Classic sign seen in sigmoid volvulus
coffee bean sign
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Classic finding of volvulus on CT
whirl sign = pathognomonic ## Footnote remember, it winds on itself leading to blood flow compromise
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Initial Tx of SBO
1. NG Tube for gastric decompression (1) 2. Fluids prior to surg if strangulation sus ## Footnote (1) NG tube helps prevent aspiration and relieves gastric distension by removing gastric fluids + gas
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Tx of SBO if 24 hours w/out improvement ## Footnote I'm assuming without improvement w/ NG tube and whatnot?
1. laparotomy 2. Lysis of adhesions 3. resect nonviable intestine followed by primary anastomsis of resected segments
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Overall Tx of LBO
Surgery (in nearly all cases) ## Footnote goals ⇢ resection of necrotic bowel & decompression of obstructed segment
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Surgery options for LBO (3)
1) *resection + primary anastomosis 2) *resection + diversion, diversion alone 3) *endoscopic stent placement
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Treatment of cecal volvulus
ileocecal resection or R colectomy w/ ileocolic anastomosis ## Footnote quick refresher; order of small intestine/ large intestine flow: duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure (right colic flexure), transverse colon, splenic flexure (left colic flexure), descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anus
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Treatment of sigmoid volvulus w/OUT signs of peritonitis
sigmoidoscopy w/ rectal tube insertion for decompression, detorsion, & reduction ## Footnote surgery if all else fails
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Treatment of sigmoid volvulus WITH signs of peritonitis
sigmoid colectomy & primary anastomosis
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Apart from BMI, in order to be a candidate for bariatric surgery, what do you need to do?
Fail a dietary program ## Footnote Proof of failure typically required
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BMI guidelines for bariatric surg
35+ if comorbidities (HTN, DM) 40+ otherwise
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Goals of restrictive bariatric surgeries
Limit coloric intake by limiting the stomach's resivoir capacity
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2 restrictive bariatric surgeries
1. Sleeve gastrectomy 2. Laproscopic adjustable band
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Sleeve gastrectomy involves _____
resection of greater curvature of stomach | restrictive + hormonal change = less hunger and better insulin control ## Footnote reduces the size of the stomach and leads to a 60% weight loss @ 2 years
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Which bariatric surgery is strictly restrictive
LAGB | Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding ## Footnote not used much anymore
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
▪︎small stomach pouch created & connected directly to small intestine ▪︎70% weight loss @2y
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Dumping syndrome | what is this often seen in?
nausea, weakness, sweating, faintness, & possibly diarrhea soon after eating within first few years after surgery ⇢ symptoms intensify w/ high-sugar foods ## Footnote seen in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
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Which bariatric surgery involves removing the LESSER curvature of the stomach
One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB): “mini-gastric bypass”
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Gastroparesis vs Ileus ## Footnote for constipation
**Gastroparesis**: condition that affects the stomach muscles & **prevents proper stomach emptying** **Ileus** = **hypomobility of the GI tract** in the absence of mechanical bowel obstruction ## Footnote Gastro = specifically stomach Ileus = GI tract
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MCC of Gastroparesis
DM ## Footnote chronic damage to nerves of GI tract (autonomic neuropathy)
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s/s of gastroparesis vs ileus
1. **Gastroparesis** = nausea, **full feeling after little food is eaten**, constipation 2. **Ileus** = diminished bowel sounds and constipation ## Footnote both constipation
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treatment of gastroparesis and ileus
Underlying cause + treat constipation
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Overall meds for constipation
1. Fiber 2. Bulk forming laxatives 3. Osmotic laxactives 4. Stimulant laxatives
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MOA of fiber
retains water & improves GI transit increases bulk of stool
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What are the bulk forming laxatives?
1. Psyllium 2. Methylcellulose 3. Polycarbophil 4. Wheat dextran ## Footnote notice how the names of these are related to carbs: cellulose carbophil wheat (then psyllium)
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MOA of bulk forming laxatives
absorbs water & increases fecal mass; increases the frequency & softens the consistency of stool w/ minimal effects ## Footnote *dietary fiber + bulk forming laxatives most physiologic & effective approach
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What are the osmotic laxatives? (3) Specifically saline laxatives? (2)
1. Sorbitol 2. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3. Lactulose Saline = milk of magnesia, mag citrate (basically mg)
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MOA of osmotic/saline laxatives
causes water retention in stool (osmotic effect pulls water into gut)
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What are the SE of saline laxatives?
hypomagnesemia ## Footnote idk why? fact check?
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What are the stimulant laxatives? (2)
Bisacodyl Senna
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MOA of stimulant laxatives
increases acetylcholine-regulated GI motility (peristalsis) & alters electrolyte transport in the mucosa
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All of the treatments for constipation (fiber + laxatives) have a SE of bloating except
stimulant laxatives ## Footnote diarrhea, abdominal pain