GIT

Question 1

MCC of bloody bowel movement in children

Answer 1

Meckles diverticulum do a technitium pertechnetate scan

Question 2

Flooring body ingestion What to do?

Answer 2

Asymptomatic patients can be observed for up to 24 hours after ingestion with repeated x-ray

If symptomatic patients should undergo endoscopic removeal immediately

Question 3

Constipation complications in children

Answer 3

Fecal retention causes rectal distention which in turn compresses the bladder causing urinary stasis and frequent UTIs

Question 4

Intussusception symptoms and treatment

Answer 4

Episodic inconsolable crying dark and sticky stool with blood
Lethargic vomiting left lower quadrant pain
Treatment, air or saline enema