Hepatic and Biliary Systems Flashcards
The Following are the functions for what organ?
- Synthesize glucose
- stores glucose
- synthesizes cholesterol and proteins into hormones and vitamins
- metabolizes fat, proteins and carbs
- metabolizes drugs via CYP-540
- Detoxifies blood
- involved in acute phase of immune support
- Processs HGB and stores iron
- synthesizes coagulations factors
- Aids in volume control as a blood resevoir
Liver
What organ/system is impacted by liver function?
- All
- Liver dysfunction can lead to multi-organ failure
How many segments are in the liver?
- 8 segments
What seperates the Rt and Lt lobes of the Liver?
- Falciform Ligmament
The _____ vein and _____ artery branch into each segment of the Liver?
- Portal Vein
- Hepatic Artery
Name (3) Hepatic veins that empty into IVC
- Right Hepatic V
- Middle Hepatic V
- Left Hepatic V
The____ _____ of the liver travels along portal veins?
Bile ducts
Bile drains through the Hepatic Duct into the ________ and ______ Bile Duct.
- Gallbladder (GB)
- Common Bile Duct (CBD)
Bile enters duodenum via ______ ______ _________.
- Ampulla of Vater
The liver receives _% of CO, or _-__ L/min.
- 25%
- 1.25 - 1.5 L/min
Which organ receives the highest CO of all the organs?
- Liver
What vein arises from the splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein?
Portal Vein
The _______ vein provides 75% of Hepatic blood and is _________________ by the GI organs, pancreas and spleen.
- Portal Vein
- deoxygenated
The __________ artery provides 25% of Hepatic blood flow and branches off the _________.
- Hepatic artery
- Branches off the aorta
Liver O2 delivery
- 50% Portal Vein (deoxygenated)
- 50% via Hepatic artery
Hepatic Artery blood flow is ________ r/t portal venous blood flow.
inversely
hepatic blood flow is _________ and hepatic artery dilates in reponse to ____ portal venous flow.
- Autoregulated
- low
Portal Venous pressure reflects _______ _______ tone and _______ pressure
- splanchnic arterial tone
- intrahepatic pressure
Portal Hypertension (↑Portal venous pressure) causes blood to back up into _________ circulation and causes ________ and _________ varices
- systemic
- esophageal and gastric varices
Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient (HVPG) 1-5 mmHg
- Normal portal venous pressure
Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient (HVPG) >10
- Portal HTN
- cirrhosis, esophageal varices
Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient (HVPG) >12
- Variceal Rupture
Below are Risk Factors for _______________.
* Family hx
* Heavy ETOH
* Lifestyles
* DM
* Obesisty
* Illicit Drug use
* Multiple Partners
* Tattoos
* Transfusions
Liver Dysfunction
These Physical Exam findings indicate__________.
* Pruritis
* jaundice
* Ascites
* Asterixis (flapping tremor)
* Hepatomegaly
* Splenomegaly
* Spider nevi
Active Liver Problems
Hepato-biliary Functions Tests Labs
- BMP, CBC
- PT/INR
- AST
- ALT
- Bilirubin
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- GGT
What is the most liver specific enzyme test?
ALT
Imaging to Evaluate hepato-biliary Function
- Ultrasound
- Doppler U/S
- CT
- MRI
Acute Liver Failure, Alcoholic Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Liver Disease are all causes of ____________.
Hepatocellular Injury
Labs that indicate Hepatocellular Injury
↑AST/ALT
AST/ALT will be elevated ____ x in Acute Liver Failure (ALF)
- 25x
In Alcoholic Liver dz, ___:___ ration is 2:1
- AST: ALT ratio is 2:1
Hepatobiliary disease: Reduced Synthetic Function labs
- ↓Albumin
- ↑PT/INR
Hepatobiliary disease: Cholestasis labs
- ↑Alk Phosphatase
- ↑GGT
- ↑bilirubin
_________________ is caused by hepatocytes secreting bile through ducts, into common hepatic duct and into Gallbladder and Common bile duct
Cholelithiases “Gallstones”
The _________ stores bile to deliver during meals
____________ duct secretes bile directly into duodenum.
- Gallbladder
- Common Bile Duct
Obesity, high cholesterol, DM, pregnancy, female, and family history are all common risk factors of ______________.
Cholethiasis
Symptoms of Cholelithiasis
- RUQ pain – referred to shoulders
- N/V, indigestion
- Fever (acute obstructon)
IVF, antibiotics, pain management and Lap Cholecystectomy are treatment for _______________.
Choleliathiasis
________________ is a stone obstructions ofthe common bile duct that can lead to biliary colic.
- Choledocolithiasis
_____________ is inflammation of bile duct system.
Cholangitis
Initial Symptoms of Choledocolithiasis
- N/V
- Cramping
- RUQ pain
Symptoms of Cholangitis
- Fever
- rigors
- jaundice
Cholangitis Treatment
- Endoscopic removal of stone via ERCP
Below is the surgical overview for what procedure?
* Endoscopist threads guidewire through Sphincter of Oddi, into Ampulla of Vater to retrieve stone from pancreatic duct or CBD
* GA, usually prone w/left tilt (tape ETT to left)
* Glucagon may be required in the event of Oddi Spasm
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
ERCP patient and ETT postioning
- pt is proned, head to the right
- Tape ETT to left
Name (3) types of Hyperbilirubinemia
- Bilirubin
- Unconjugated (indirect) hyperbilirubinemia
- Conjugated (direct) hyperbilirubinemia
_________ is the end product of heme-breakdown
- Bilirubin
_____________ hyperbilirubinemia is the imbalance between bilirubin synthesis and conjugation.
_____________ hyperbilirubinemia is caused by an obstruction, causing reflux of conjugated bilirubin into the circulation
Unconjugated (indirect)
Conjugated (direct)
Name (5) types of Viral Hepatitis
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Name the (2) Viral Hepatitis that are more chronic
- B
- C
Name the most common viral hepatitis requiring liver tranplant in the US.
- HCV
Name the Top indicator for liver transplants in US
Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD)
Cirrhosis: Alcohol Liver Disease
- Most common cause of cirrhosis
- underreported d/t stigma
- intiatlly asymptomatic
Treatment of Alcoholic Liver Disease includes ________ , management of symptoms, transfusion for platelets < ___________ and a liver ________.
- Abstinence
- < 50,000
- Liver transplant
Symptoms of _____________ Liver Disease include:
* Malnutrition
* muscle wasting
* Parotid gland hypertrophy
* Jaundice
* thrombocytopenia
* ascites
* Hepatosplenomegaly
* Pedal Edema
Alcoholic
When can ETOH withdrawal after someone stops drinking?
- 24-72 hr after stopping
Alcoholic Liver Disease: Lab Values
- ↑Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
- ↑Liver enzymes
- ↑ɣ-glutamyl-transferase (GGT)
- ↑Bilirubin
- Blood ethanol (acute intox)
____________ Fatty Liver Disease is on the rise in the US and is diagnosied when hepatocytes contain > ___% fat
*Non-Alcoholic
* > 5% fat
Name (3) disease processes that Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease progresses to
- NASH
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
Besides Alcohol Liver Disese, what (2) disease processes are becoming additional causes of liver transplants in the US?
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
______ _______ is the gold standard of diagnosis of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, in addition to imaging and histology.
- Liver Biopsy (gold standard)
Treatment for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Diet
- Exercise
- Liver transplant
Who does Autoimmune Hepatitis predominantly affect?
Women
Postive autoantibodies, hypergammaglobulinemia and AST/ALT 10-20 x normal can diagnose ____________ Hepatitis.
Autoimmune
Treatment for Autoimmune Hepatitis
- steroids
- azathioprine
Transplant indicated for ____________ Hepatitis when treatments fail and acute liver failure ensues.
Autoimmune
Most common cause of Drug Induced Liver Injury
- acetaminophen OD
Is Drug Induced Liver Injury reversable?
- Yes
- normally reversible after drug is removed
_____________________________________ is a group of rare, genetically inherited disorderes that lead to a defect in the enzymes that breakdown and store protein, carbohydrates and fatty acids.
Inborn Error of Metabolism
How prevalent is inborn Errors of Metabolism?
- Occurs in 1:2,500 births
The most severe form of Inborn Error of Metabolism Occur in the _______ period cause a ______ degree of mortality.
- neonatal
- mortality.
Name (3) Specific Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- Wilson’s Disease
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Hemochromatosis
____________________________________ is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by impaired copper metabolism. The excessive copper buildup leads to oxidative stress in the liver, basal ganglia and cornea.
Wilsons Disease “hepatolenticular degeneration”
Wilsons Disease “hepatolenticular degeneration” symptoms can be asymptomatic to sudden onset of liver _____ and has ________ and psychiatric manifestations.
- failure
- neurologic
____________________ is diagnosed with:
* serum ceruloplasmin
* amiotransferase
* urine copper level
* Liver biopsy for copper level
*Wilsons Disease “hepatolenticular degeneration”
Wilsons Disease “hepatolenticular degeneration”is treated with Copper - ______ therapy and oral ________ to bind copper in GI tract.
- chelation
- zinc
Define Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- genetic disorder resultsing in a defective a-1 antitrypsin protein
Alpha-1 antitrypsin protects the _____ and ______ from neutrophil elastase.
- liver
- lungs
Name the #1 genetic cause of liver transplants in children
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin Deficiency
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Treatments
- pooled a-1 antitrypsin effective for pulmonary symptoms
- No treatment for liver.
______________ is excess iron in the body that leads to multi-organ dysfunction. It may be genetic.
- Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosisis caused by genetics, repetative ________ transfusions and high-dose _________ infusions.
- blood
- iron infusions
Cirrhosis, heart failure, diabetes, adrenal insufficiency and polyarthropathy are all presentations of ________________ .
Hemochromatosis
How can you diagnose Hemichromatosis?
- elevated AST/ALT
- elevated transferrin saturation
- elevated ferritin
- genetic mutation testing
- Echocardiogream and MRI
- liver biopsy
Hemochromatosisis treated with _________ phlebotomy, iron-______ drugs and liver transplant.
- weekly phlebotomy
- iron-chelating drugs
_____ ______ cholangitis aka biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune, progressive destruction of bile ducts with periportal inflammation and cholestasis.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
aka biliary cirrhosis can lead to
- liver scarring
- fibrosis
- cirrhosis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
aka biliary cirrhosis primarily affect ______, is diagnosed in _________ age, and caused by exposure to _______ toxins.
- Females > Males
- diagnosis in middle age
- caused by exposure to enviromental toxins
Symptoms of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
aka biliary cirrhosis
- Jaundice
- fatigue
- itching
How can you diagnosis Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
aka biliary cirrhosis
- Labs: ↑Alk Phos,↑GGT, + Antimitochondrial antibodies
- Imaging: CT, MRI, MRCP
- Liver biopsy
There is no ____ for Primary Biliary Cholangitis, but _____ bile acid and slow progression.
- no cure
- exogenous
_______ _________ _______ is an autoimmune, chronic inflammation of larger bile ducts. Can be Intrahepatic and extrahepatic.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PCS)
This is caused by:
* Fibrosis in biliary tree→strictures (beads on string appearance)→ cirrhosis, ESLD
* Males > females, onset 40s.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Symptoms of Primary sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) include ______, itching, deficiency of ____ - soluble vitamins and cirrhosis.
- Fatique
- fat-soluble vitamins
Primary Sclosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Labs
- ↑alkaline phosphatase and ɣ-glutamyl-transferase
- +auto-antibodies
Diagnosis of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitisis done by a ____ or _____ showing biliary stricture w dilated bile ducts and a _____ biopsy.
- MRCP or ERCP
- Liver biopsy
___________ transplant is the only long term treatment of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). No drug therapy is currently effective.
Liver
____________of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is common after transplant d/t _____________ nature.
*Re-occurrence
* autoimmune
__________________ is a life-threatening severe liver injury occuring within days to 6 months after insult.
*Acute Liver Failure
Acute Liver Failure Lab work will show a _____ ______ in AST/ALT, AMS and coagulopathy.
- Rapid increase in AST/ALT, AMS, coagulopathy
The following are all causes of ______________:
* 50% cases are drug induced (tylenol OD)
* Viral hepatitis
* autoimmune
* hypoxia
* ALF of Pregnancy
* HELLP
Acute Liver Failure
Symptoms of ______________________:
* Jaundice
* nausea
* RUQ pain
* cerebral edema
* encephalopathy
* multiorgan failure death
Acute Liver Failure
Treatment for Acute Liver failure includes treating the ________, and _________ care. If that fails, the only other treatment is a Liver ___________.
- Treat the cause
- supportive care
- liver transplant
______________ is the final stage of liver disease. Normal liver parenchyma replaced with scar tissue.
Cirrhosis
Symptoms of _____________:
* Asymptomatic in early stages
* jaundice
* ascites
* varices
* coagulopathy
* encephalopathy
Cirrhosis
Alcoholic fatty liver, Non-Alcoholic fatty liver, NCV and HBV are all common causes of ____________.
Cirrhosis
Elevated AST/ALT, bilirubin, Alk phopshate, PT/INR, and thrombocytopenia can all indicate_______________.
Cirrhosis
Cure/treatment for Cirrhosis
- Transplant is only cure
_________________ is increased vascular resistance within the portal venous system with an HVPG > 5.
Portal HTN
______________ is the most common complication of cirrhosis.
- Ascites
Management of Ascites
- ↓Salt diet
- albumin replacement
_________________ leads to increased blood volume and peritoneal accumulation of fluid.
Ascites Portal- HTN
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) is the surgical management of ____________ and reduces _____- HTN
- Ascites
- Reduces Portal-HTN
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitisis the most common infection r/t ___________ and requires antibiotics
- cirrhosis
Varices present in ___% of cirrhosis patients. _______ is the most lethal complication.
- 50%
- Hemorrage
How to prevent hemorrhage due to Varices
- Beta-blockers
- prophylactic endoscopic variceal banding and ligation
- Refactory bleeding –> balloon tamponade
____________________- is the buildup of nitrogenous waste d/t poor liver detoxification and can cause Neuropsychiatric symptoms (cognitive impairment → coma)
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic Encephalopathyis treated with _____ and ______ to ↓ammonia-producing bacteria in gut
- Lactulose
- Rifaximin
Hepatorenal Syndrome, hepatopulmonary syndrome and portopulmonary HTN are (3) ____________ Complications
Cirrhosis
____________________ causes release of endogenous vasodilators (NO, PGs) →↓systemic MAP→↓RBF
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Midodrine, Octreotide and albumin are all used to Treat ___________________.
Hepatorenal Syndrome
_____________ Syndrome is a triad of chronic liver disease, hypoxemia, intrapulmonary vascular dilation. With platypnea (hypoxemia when upright) d/t Rt to Lt intrapulmonary shunt.
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
________________________ HTN is accompanied by portal HTN. Systemic vasodilation triggers production of pulmonary vasoconstrictors.
Portopulmonary HTN
Treatment of Portopulmonary HTN includes _____ - inhibitors, NO, Prostacycline analogs and endothelium receptors antagonists. __________ is the only cure.
- PDE-i
* Transplant is the only cure
____________ surgery is contraindicated in acute hepatisis, severe chronic hepatitis and ALF.
Elective
Name the (2) Scoring systems to determine severity and prognosis of liver disease
- Child-Turcotte Pugh (CTP)
- Model for End Stage Liver Disease (MELD)
This scoring system of Liver disease has
points based on bilirubin, albumin, PT and encephalopathyon.
Child-Turcotte Purge (CTP)
This scoring system of Liver disease score is based on bilirubin, INR, creatine and sodium.
Model for End Stage Liver Disease (MELD)
Pre-Op considerations for Liver Disease
- Careful history and physical
- Standard preop labs: CBC, BMP, Pt/INR
- Low threshold for invasive monitoring
Increased Risks with Anesthesia in Liver Disease
- ↑Risks aspiration
- HoTN
- hypoxemia
For Anesthesia in Liver Disease, ____ > _____ for fluids and drugs many have a _____ onset/prolonged DoA.
- colloids > crystaloids
- slower onset/prolonged DoA
Alcoholism does what to the MAC of volatiles
- increases
Name (2) NMB that are ideal for Liver Disease
- Succinylcholine
- Cisatracurium
Plasma cholinesterase amounts ________ in severe liver disease.
- decreased
What (2) things do you have to manage in Liver patients to prevent complications
- Bleeding
- Coagulations
__________________________ procedure is a stent or graft placed btw hepatic veins and portal veins. Shunts portal flow to systemic circulation and reduces portosymstemic pressure gradient.
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
Refactory ________ hemorrhage and Refactory _________ are indications for Transugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
- Refractory variceal hemorrhage
- Refractory ascites
Contraindications of TIPS
- Heart Failure
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Severe pulmonary HTN
________________ is a resection to remove neoplasma, leaving adequate tissue for regeneration.
Partial Hepatectomy
Up to ____% removal of the liver is tolerated in pts with normal liver function.
- 75%
Anesthestic Considerations for a Partial Hepatectomy
- avoid invasive monitoring
- blood products available
- adequate vascular acess for blood/pressors
In a Partial Hepatectomy, what might the surgeon clamp the_____ and _______ to control blood loss?
- IVC
- hepatic artery
Standard practice for a Partial Hepatectomy is to maintain ____ CVP by fluid restriction prior to resection to reduce _______ ________.
- low CVP
- blood loss
What will patient’s require after Partial Hepatectomy for adequate pain control?
- PCA pump
In a partial Hepatectomy, what determines the tolerable amount of resection?
- preexisting liver disease and function
Whare are some post-op complications for Partial Hepatectomy of liver resection?
- Post -Op coagulation disturbances
What is the definitive treatment for ESLD?
- Liver transplant
Name the most common indicator for a Liver transplant?
- Alcoholic liver disease
Living Donor for Liver Transplant considerations….
- surgeries timed together
- minimal ischemic time
Liver Transplant: Brain Dead Donor considerations
- keep Hemodynamics stable for organ perfusion
Intraoperative Management for Liver transplants
- Maintain Hemodynamics
- A-line, CVC, PA cath, TEE
- Control coagulation
Liver Transplant: Preoperative Anesthetic Considerations
- Pre-Op evaluation
- vascular access
- blood products available
Liver Transplant: Dissection Anesthetic Considerations
- hemodynamics compromise from loss of ascites
- hemorrhage during dissection
Liver Transplant: Anhepatic Anesthetic Considerations
**HD compromise: **
* IVC clamping
* metabolic acidosis
* hypocalcemia from citrate intoxication
* hyperkalemia
* hypothermia
* hypoglycemia