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This liver lesion enhances on arterial phase and washes out on portal-venous phase;

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HCC

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Both hepatic adenomas and HCC enhance on arterial phase, how do we distinguish the two?

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adenomas do not demonstrate delayed washout on portal-venous phase

HCC has delayed washout on portal-venous phase

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Appropriate steps to therapy for acute suppurative cholangitis include what?

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resuscitate
biliary decompression
systemic antibiotics

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This mass appears as a heterogenous, poorly circumscribed mass with bright arterial enhancement and quick washout;

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HCC

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Peripheral to central enhancement on a CT, we think of what liver lesion?

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hemangioma

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Enhancement of a central scar is typical of what liver lesion?

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FNH

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When would you not do a laparoscopic trans-cystic common bile duct exploration?

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if you have stones in common hepatic duct
if cystic duct friable or small (<3 mm)
gallstones greater than 6-8 mm
>8 CBD stones

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When doing a cholecystectomy, and you get spillage of bile and stones, how do we classify the wound?

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contaminated wound–> high risk for post-op intra-abdominal abscess

dirty wound–> gangrenous cholecystitis

clean-contaminated–> elective chole with little or no bile spillage

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How do we position pts for percutaneous liver biopsies?

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supine
hand over head

lidocaine injection over upper border of rib to avoid subcostal vessels

inject needle

have pt hold breath while removing biopsy specimen

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What is future liver remnant?

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amount of liver remaining after a surgical resection needed to maintain normal liver function

20-25% FLR is adequate in healthy pts

in pts w/underlying liver dx, or prior chemo, higher % needed to prevent post-hepatectomy liver failure

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Bile leak occurs in what % of pts after hepatectomy?

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10%

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How do we confirm a bile leak after hepatectomy?

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when bilirubin concentration in drainage fluid is >3x greater than that of serum bilirubin usually on day 3

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Procedure of choice for suspected bile leak after hepatectomy?

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percutaneous drainage

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Performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and intraop cholangiogram shows CBD stone, what do you do next?

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attempt to flush CBD w/NS
give 1-2 mg of glucagon IV (relaxes Sphincter of Oddi)
perform a laparoscopic exploration next

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How do we treat proximal biliary tree injuries such as transection of the proximal hepatic duct slightly distal to hepatic bifurcation?

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distal bile duct should be oversewn

proximal duct should be resected back to healthy tissues
and anastomosed to jejunum in a s-s fashion

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Incidence of cholangiocarcinoma seen in what age groups?

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50-70 yrs old

exception are pts with PSC, and those w/choledochal cysts

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In terms of cholangiocarcinoma, peri-hilar tumors involving the bifurcation of the hepatic ducts are commonly referred to as?

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Klatskin tumors

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What classification system do we use to classify choledochal cysts?

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Todani classification

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What are the Todani classifications of choledochal cysts?

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I–> fusiform dilation of CBD without intra-hepatic involvement

II–> a diverticulum off of the CBD

IV A–> single fusiform dilation of the extrahepatic bile duct as well as dilation of intrahepatic bile ducts

IV B–> multiple extra-hepatic bile duct dilations

V (Caroli’s dx)–> an intrahepatic bile duct cyst only

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Adenomyomatosis of GB commonly found where in the GB and is it cancerous?

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commonly in fundus

not considered a premalignant lesion

seen in 1-9% of GB specimens

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Cholecystitis can precipitate symptoms and crises in which pts?

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sickle cell pts

(these pts need tube decompression for cholecystitis, 3-8 weeks later once tract has formed, they need an interval cholecystectomy, risk of recurrence is 20-30%)

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What test do we use to test for sphincter of oddi dysfunction that could benefit from transduodenal sphincteroplasty?

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morphine-neostigmine test

morphine–> causes sphincter contraction
neostigmine–> causes biliary contraction

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On US if we see a defined compressible mass with hyperechoic features we think of?

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hemangioma

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If we see late arterial homogenous enhancement with a hypodense central scar that enhances on delayed contrast imaging we think of what liver lesion?

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FNH

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What do we do first in a delayed >72 hrs, suspected bile duct injury?

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infection control w/;

broad spectrum abx
decompress biliary tree
drainage of the fluid collection
(this can be accomplished with a percutaneous cholangiogram)

need time for inflammation to resolve before starting biliary reconstruction–> increases chances of anastomosis success

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These liver lesions are typically benign and asymptomatic, with their growth often accelerated by pregnancy and OCP (high estrogen states);

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hepatic adenomas

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When do we remove hepatic adenomas?

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when > 5 cm

**concern for malignant transformation vs spontaneous rupture

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What is a type I choledochal cyst?

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fusiform dilation of CBD, minimal involvement of common hepatic ducts, normal intrahepatic ducts

85% of choledochola cysts

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Absolute contraindications to performing percutaneous liver biopsy?

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pts inability to cooperate with procedure
can’t identify an adequate biopsy site

(relative contraindications; cirrhosis, morbid obesity, intra-abdominal infection)

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Antibiotics commonly used for pyogenic liver abscesses?

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flouoroquinolones + metronidazole

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Pt’s with CBD strictures post-cholecystectomy, how do we treat initially?

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serial dilations first and stenting

if this fails or recurrent–> surgery

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When do we perform cholecystectomies in pts with gallstone pancreatitis?

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once abdominal pain has resolved–> remove GB on same admission

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What do we do for an incidentally found T2 gallbladder cancer after routine cholecystectomy?

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staging laparoscopy needed
remove segments IVB/V from liver
portal LN dissection needed

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MCC of bud-chiari syndrome in US (obstruction of hepatic veins)?

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hematologic disorders (myeloproliferative disorders and polycythemia vera)

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After a choledochotomy for stone extraction that was unable to occur via ERCP, we are unable to remove some stones from CBD, what do we do?

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surgical biliary-enteric anastomosis; choledochoduodenostomy or hepaticojejunostomy, T-tube drainage, transduodenal exploration and sphincterotomy

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When performing a choledochotomy for a laparoscopic or open bile duct exploration how should the incision be made?

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longitudinally below the cystic duct (you want to explore the CBD not the common hepatic duct which can lead to post-surgical stenosis proximally which is more difficult to repair than CBD)

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What are some risk factors for the development of acalculous cholecystitis?

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trauma
critical illness
surgery
IV nutrition 
sepsis/hypotension
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In an acute ill patient with gallstone ileus, what is the best test to clarify what’s going on?

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CT w/IV and PO

will help define the cholecystoenteric fistula

**an upper GI series w/SB follow thru will likely not reach the distal ileum

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When you have a CBD stone and you are trying to go trans-cystically via cystic duct, what needs to happen?

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the cystic duct almost always needs to be dilated up to 12Fr to allow scope to be inserted

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Order of ways to explore the CBD for stones:

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transcystic approach first
choledochotomy next
transduodenal sphincteroplasty

(** going straight for choledochotomy risks stricture of CBD)

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How do we handle pts with PSC that have simultaneous gallbladder polyps?

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14% of pts w/PSC who have cholecystectomy has mass lesions of which 50% are adenocarcinomas

thus asymptomatic GB polyps that are less than 10 mm, in pts w/PSC need a cholecystectomy

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Why do we wait 4-6 weeks for T-tubes before we do anything?

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helps tract mature

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This scoring system helps grade severity of acute cholangitis and dictates management;

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tokyo guidelines

Grade I mild–> abx, fluids

Grade II moderate–> fluid resuscitation, abx

Grade III severe–> evidence of end-organ dysfunction, need urgent decompression, abx

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Pt has gallstone ileus, air in biliary tree, stone seen on CT in terminal ileum, decompressed colon, how do we proceed?

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fluids, NG tube, ex-lap, enterolithotomy

these pts are sick at presentation, takedown of the cholecysto-enteric fistula should happen at a later time

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Second most common benign liver tumor after hemangiomas?

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FNH

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Peripheral arterial enhancement with central stellate scar on CT is typical of?

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FNH

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Anatomy variations in biliary anatomy are common, what %?

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30% of pts will have biliary variations

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Pt has a distal CBD tumor, obstructive jaundice, what metabolic derangements do we see?

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pt is not releasing bile into duodenum
can’t form micelles
can’t absorb ADEK vitamins
no K–> no II, VII, IX, X–> increased PT

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In relation to liver Couinad segmental anatomy, which liver lesions are amenable to biopsy?

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lesion near dome of segment 7—> is high on the liver, can cause pneumothorax

segment 1, or posterior segment of 5–> risks injuring the IVC

tip of segment 3–> risks injury to the stomach

parenchyma of segment 6–> usually avascular, safe

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For a T1A adenocarcinoma of the GB, once we remove the GB, what else needs to be done?

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nothing

cure rate is approx. 100%

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During IOC, what medication can we give to help flush the bile tract and push CBD stones into duodenum ?

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glucagon helps relax sphincter of oddi

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What does glucagon do to the sphincter of oDDI?

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relaxes it

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This medication know to induce spasms and contractions of Sphincter of Oddi:

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morphine

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Tx for a rupture pyogenic abscess in a pt with signs of septic shock secondary to intraperitoneal spillage?

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Surgery for washout

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How do you perform a choledochotomy for CBD exploration?

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perform a Kocher maneuver to palpate retroduodenum and intrapancreatic bile duct for stones

dissection of CBD performed on anterior section of CBD to avoid devascularization

opening should be 1.5 cm

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What anomaly is assc. w/majority of choledochal cysts and is thought to contribute to their pathogenesis?

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anomalous pancreatobiliary junction–> fused long pancreatic and biliary channel

pancreatic enzymes reflux back into biliary tree–> inflammation and cystic degeneration

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Lower rates of restenosis are assc with endoscopic sphincterotomy or transduodenal sphincteroplasty?

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transduodenal sphincteroplasty

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Pts with gallstone ileus that have a patent cholecysto-enteric fistula are at risk for what?

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developing ascending cholangitis

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Why do we perform cholecystectomy within the same hospitalization for a pt with gallstone pancreatitis?

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25% incidence of recurrent pancreatitis and gallstone related complications in pts when cholecystectomy delayed even 2 weeks after discharge

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Why do pts with acute acalculous cholecystitis require prompt and rapid treatment?

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high risk for gallbladder gangrene and perforation

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Do incidental FNH lesions have any malignant or rupture potential?

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NO

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You are performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and you notice a bile leak, but not sure where it’s coming from, what do you do?

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stop all dissection

perform an IOC

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Most common bacteria encountered from gallbladder?

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e.coli
enterococcus
klebsiella

tx–> abx that cover gram negatives and anaerobes like piperacillin-tazobactum (zosyn)

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For a T2 gallbladder cancer do we resect the bile duct or the port-site along with segments IVB and V and portal LN dissection?

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bile duct resection not necessary unless cystic duct margin is positive

port site resection not indicated

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What are the TOKYO guidelines for grading severity of acute cholecystitis?

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Grade 1–> mild, acute cholecystitis, with no organ dysfunction and dx limited to GB, cholecystectomy is a low-risk procedure

Grade 2–> no organ dysfunction, but there is extensive disease in GB, making dissection difficult ( pts usually have elevated WBC, sxs of > 72hrs, imaging shows significant inflammation)

Grade 3–> severe, GB dx with end organ damage

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In which pt population would you consider a prophylactic cholecystectomy?

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sickle cell pts

these pts have high rate of pigment stone formatio, cholecystitis can precipitate a crisis

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What are the criteria for liver transplant in pts with HCC?

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single lesion 2-5 cm in diameter

2-3 lesions less than 3 cm each without evidence of macrovascular invasion or extrahepatic disease

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First line treatment for a partial distal CBD injury identified 48 hrs later?

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endoscopic placement of a covered bile duct stent is reasonable

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Incidence of bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

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0.3—0.7%

70
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What artery passes thru the triangle of calot?

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right hepatic artery

which gives off cystic artery

71
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A cystic duct stump leak after a lap. chole is classified as what type of bile duct injury?

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type A on the Bismuth-Strasburg classification

typically seen during 1st post-op week

72
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For biliary reconstruction following bile duct injuries, why do we not perform side-to-side choledochoduodenostomies?

A

can cause recurrent episodes of cholangitis due to food, debris, sludge, stones obstructing distal CBD–> sump syndrome

73
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When performing a cholecystectomy, and stones are spilled in the abdomen, what’s a common complication that can occur from spilled stones?

A

stones tend to form abscesses intra-abdominally

0.1–6%

74
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Most common complication of cholecystostomy tube placement?

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bile leak when tube is placed or removed

** seen in 3% of pts

75
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Tx for amebic liver abscess?

A

metronidazole 500 -750 mg 3x/day for 7-10 days
90% cure rate

has high concentration in liver and intestines

response should be seen in 3-4 days

76
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After cholangiography, what material is best for closing the cystic duct stump?

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ENDOLOOPS better than clips

77
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Most common symptoms seen in Budd CHiari syndrome is?

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abdominal distention/ascites

78
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Gold standard to establish a diagnosis of a hepatic abscess is?

A

CT

79
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A 6 cm right lobe of liver cyst seen, with calcified rim, with 3, 1 cm smaller cysts next to larger cyst, what is this?

A

hydatid cyst

80
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Tx for hydatid cysts?

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rupture causes anaphylaxis, so goal is to remove cyst in tact

tx with albendazole pre and post-op are recommended

81
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In a pt with acute cholecystits, initially, what king of inflammatory response do we see?

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initially it’s sterile

we see inflammation of GB, distention, then ischemia

if untreated, this leads to a secondary infection, perforation etc

82
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Antibiotics in acute cholecystitis cover what organisms?

A

E.coli
klebsiella
enterobacter
Bacteroides

**seen in 50% of cultures

83
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For acute cholecystectomy, surgery is easiest when performed within?

A

first 72 hrs

84
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Laparoscopic liver resections are ideal for what type of tumors?

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tumors < 5 cm in segments 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

85
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This type of cholecystitis, its commonly assc with gallstones and mechanical irritation due to recurrent attacks causing fibrosis and GBW thickening;

A

chronic chole

86
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What is the Strasberg classification?

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system used to classify bile duct injuries A–>E

A; leak from cystic duct stump or ducts of Lushcka
B: ligation of aberrant right hepatic duct
C; transection with leakage of an aberrant right hepatic duct
D: lateral injury to a major duct
E: complex injury, complete transection of hepatic duct

87
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How do we classify leaks from cystic duct stump?

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type A on Strasberg classification system

88
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What is the most sensitive test to identify small, 2-5 mm liver mets during segmental liver resections?

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intra-op US

89
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Pt has ascending cholangitis due to gallstone pancreatitis, what do we do?

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Fluid resuscitate
ICU admit
Antibiotics
Decompression of biliary tree w/ERCP and stent

***in abscence of cholangitis, early ERCP not done, MRCP is done to check for duct clearance

90
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Most common symptoms of extrahepatic lower duct cholangiocarcinoma is?

A

painless jaundice

91
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Treatment for an extrahepatic lower duct cholangiocarcinoma?

A

pancreaticoduodenectomy

92
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Which bacteria commonly cultured from pyogenic liver abscesses?

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klebsiella

93
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Pyogenic liver abscesses are usually poly-microbial, with high rate of gram negative and anaerobic bacteria such as:

A

klebsiella

e.coli

94
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With bile duct strictures after cholecystectomy, are they commonly caused by open or laparoscopic approaches?

A

laparoscopic

95
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Most CBD strictures are caused by?

A

iatrogenic injury during chole

mostly from laparoscopic approaches vs open

96
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One of the main stimuli for GB contraction is release of CCK from where?

A

duodenum in response to a meal

97
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How does GB empty after a meal?

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GB emptying takes 1-2 hrs after meal is ingested

releases 50-75% of its contents within 30 mins

*** refills gradually over next 60-90 mins

98
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How does the vagus nerve influence the GB?

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vagus stimulates GB contraction

splanchnic sympathetic system inhibits contraction

99
Q

Cholangiocarcinomas commonly occur in men in what age range?

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50-70 y/o

100
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Risk factors for cholangiocarcinomas?

A

PSC
UC
biliary tract infection
choledochal cysts

101
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Most common type of cholangiocarcinoma?

A

sclerosing (periductal infiltratin)

  • **papillary assc with better prognosis
  • **nodular assc w/ worse prognosis
102
Q

Majority of small bowel adenomas are found where?

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duodenum

mostly in peri-ampullary region

103
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Why do we care about small bowel adenomas?

A

25% harbor malignancy

104
Q

On upper GI series if we a see a soap bubble or paint brush sign what do we think?

A

duodenal villous adenoma

105
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What’s the Kocher maneuver?

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mobilizing the lateral peritoneal attachments of 2nd part of duodenum

used for exposing pancreatic head and duodenum

106
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What’s the Mattox maneuver?

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mobilizing the parietal peritoneum at the white line of Toldt from sigmoid colon to splenic flexure

spleen, tail of pancreas, left kidney, stomach are mobilized and reflected medially to expose the aorta

helps w/zone 1 and 2 retroperitoneal injuries

107
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Does the Pringle maneuver help control bleeding from hepatic veins?

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NO

it controls blood inflow into the liver only

108
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Major hepatectomy is defined as what?

A

resection of three or more liver segments

b/l subcostal incisions commonly made

109
Q

First step in performing a major left hepatectomy?

A

cholecystectomy
cannulate the cystic duct for IOC to check for bile leak

ligate left hepatic artery (inflow vessels are ligated first to prevent engorgement of liver)

110
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In someone with acute gallstone pancreatitis, if we don’t perform cholecystectomy on same admission, what happens?

A

risk of recurrence is 25-30% within 6-18 weeks

111
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What do we see on ERCP of suspected PSC?

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diffuse dilations and strictures of intra and extra hepatic biliary tree (beading or chain of lakes)

112
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What’s beading or chain of lakes seen in PSC?

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diffuse dilations and strictures of intra and extra hepatic biliary tree

113
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What is the treatment of choice for PSC?

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liver transplant

should be referred once MELD > 15

114
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How do you claculate a MELD score?

A

bilirubin
Cr
INR

115
Q

The initiating event in the formation of ascites in pts with portal htn/liver cirrhosis is?

A

sinusodial portal htn

116
Q

Reynauds penatad seen in ascending cholangitis, what is it?

A 
fever
RUQ pain
hypotension
AMS 
jaundice
117
Q

Most common bacteria isolated in cholangitis?

A

e.coli

118
Q

Causes of cholangitis?

A

biliary stones
malignancy
benign strictures

119
Q

1st step in managing ascending cholangitis?

A

fluids

abx

120
Q

What abx would you start a pt with ascending cholangitis?

A

pip-tazo–> zosyn

121
Q

Indications for IOC?

A

delineate biliary anatomy
suspicion of CBD stones
ductal injury

122
Q

What maintenance med would you put someone with asymptomatic esophageal varices?

A

non-selective bblocker like propranolol
(timolol, nadolol can also be used)

they decrease CO via B1 blockade
decrease splanchnic bloodflow via B2 blockade

***non-selective bblockers however do not prevent variceal formation

123
Q

What type of incisions do we perform for a right hepatectomy vs a left hepatectomy?

A

right–> subcostal incision

left–> midline incision

124
Q

Steps of a hepatectomy;

A 
mobilize liver by dividing ligaments
cholecystectomy and cannulate cystic duct for IOC
ligate hepatic Artery
ligate portal vein
ligate hepatic vein 
divide liver parenchyma
125
Q

Fungal hepatic abscesses usually diagnosed in people following chemo, immunocompromised pts, how do we tx?

A

drainage + antifungals (micafungin)

126
Q

An emphysematous gallbladder with air in the gallbladder wall is commonly see in what pts?

A

pts with uncontrolled DM

127
Q

Emphysematous cholecystitis is caused by?

A

clostridium perfringens

** these pts need an emergent operation due to high risk of perforation

128
Q

During a cholecystectomy, converted to open, what do you do if you can’t define the cystic duct or cystic artery?

A

perform an cholangiogram

(if cholangiogram cannot be performed then we can do partial cholecystectomy or cholecystostomy tube placement as bailout move)

129
Q

MCC of portal vein thrombosis in children?

A

umbilical vein infection

PVT is seen in pts with advanced cirrhosis, 10% can occur spontaneously, most cases in adults are idiopathic

130
Q

Obstructive jaundice due to a peri-ampullary mass can lead to nutritional deficiencies of ADEK vitamins and what symptoms?

A

night blindness A
osteomalacia D
neuromuscular weakness E
coagulopathy K

131
Q

In amebic liver abscess, we see typical anchovy paste on aspiration, why are aspirations and cultures usually negative?

A

organisms usually only present on the rim of abscess

132
Q

Tx for amebic liver abscesses?

A

metronidazole
aspiration if recurrence or persist
surgery if perforates

133
Q

How do we typically make diagnosis of hepatic mets of colon adenocarcinoma?

A

typically CT is enough without bx

134
Q

HIDA scan has a high false positive rate in pts that are what?

A

fasting

on IV nutrition

135
Q

MCC of ascites in US?

A

cirrhosis

136
Q

Hepatic hemangiomas occur more frequent in women and are usually asymptomatic, when are they likely to be symptomatic?

A

in younger women

>4 cm

137
Q

What do hepatic hemangiomas demonstrate on imaging?

A

demonstrate delayed or late phase filling

show peripheral to central enhancement

138
Q

Aberrant or replaced right hepatic artery originating off the SMA occurs in what % of pts?

A

15%

139
Q

Serological testing in pts with hydatid dx shows what?

A

varying false positive/negative rats

CT shows hypoattenuation

140
Q

How do liver mets from colon look like on CT?

A

hypoattenuating

multiple, diffuse

141
Q

Primary bile salts are made in the liver and conjugated in the liver to what?

A

glycine
taurine

these conjugated bile salts then secreted in bile and intestines to aid in digestion

majority 80% are actively absorbed in terminal ileum

5% of bile acids escape absorption and passed in stool

142
Q

1st line abx tx for pts with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?

A

3rd gen cephalosporin–> cefotaxime

IV albumin can be used as adjunct, shown to decrease mortality

143
Q

This is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used to treat HCC:

A

sorafenib

144
Q

What type of cells do we see in FNH?

A

kupffer cells

145
Q

What type of cells distinguish hepatic adenomas from FNH?

A

FNH have kupffer cells, adenomas DO NOT

146
Q

Does FNH transform to cancer or rupture?

A

NO

147
Q

Homogenous enhancement with hypodense central scar on arterial phase, rapid washout on portal phase, and isodense on venous phase?

A

FNH

148
Q

Resection place of right vs left hepatectomies is what?

A

Cantlie’s line –> from GB fossa to IVC

the middle hepatic vein represents anatomic landmark of this plane

149
Q

HCC is what # cancer in the world?

A

5

150
Q

Gold standard for hydatid cyst management?

A

several weeks of albendazole followed by surgical excision

151
Q

Liver produces all of the coagulation factors except?

A

Factor 8 (made by endothelium)

152
Q

Vit K can be used to reverse effects of Warfarin but it takes how long to take effect?

A

6 hrs

153
Q

These lesions appear hypervascular with peripheral nodular enhancement and centripetal fill in:

A

hemangiomas

154
Q

Although benign, hepatic adenomas pose 2 risks:

A

malignant transformation

rupture with intraperitneal hemorrhage

155
Q

Up to 95% of pts with gallbladder cancer have?

A

cholelithiasis

**only 0.5-1.5% of pts with cholelithiasis will have GB cancer

156
Q

What is the association between gallbladder cancer and cholelithiasis?

A

related to the chronic inflammation of stones

157
Q

Risk factors for gallbladder cancer

A 
cholelithiasis
choledochal cysts
PSC
procelain GB
polyps > 10 mm
158
Q

What is the normal size of CBD?

A

3-6 mm in diameter for pts under 60

increases 1 mm every decade

159
Q

Lab test with best positive predictive value for choledocholithiasis is?

A

ALK

160
Q

Pure fungal liver abscesses are seen in pts with?

A

hematological malignancies

recovering from chemo-induced neutropenia

161
Q

What causes pyogenic liver abscesses?

A

biliary tree instrumentation

hepatobiliary malignancies

162
Q

Most common fungal pathogen causing liver abscesses?

A

candida

***capsofungin/micafungin

163
Q

Major cause of pyogenic liver abscess?

A

cholangitis

164
Q

How do we calculate future liver remnant volume?

A

use CT volumetry to calculate % future remnant

** in pts with normal liver function, a FLR of 20% is considered adequate

165
Q

Pts with hx of cirrhosis need a future liver remnant of what %?

A

40%

166
Q

These are the only gallbladder lesions that have malignant potential and harbor a significant risk of malignancy are?

A

adenomatous polyps

167
Q

Most common benign and most common malignant lesions of GB?

A

bening–> adenomas

malignant–> adenocarcinoma

168
Q

GB polyps that are >2 cm are almost always what?

A

Ca

169
Q

Safest approach to obtaining a liver bx in a pt who is cirrhotic and has elevated INR (coagulopathic)?

A

transjugular approach (0.2% risk of hemoperitoneum)

170
Q

What do we do with gallbladder polyps?

A

> 2 cm–> resection, 100% risk of Ca

>1 cm–> 43-77% risk of Ca

171
Q

How do we perform an IOC via the cystic duct?

A

place clip between infundibulum and cystic duct (so contrast doesn’t backflow in GB)

linear incision made on cystic duct

cholangiocatheter introduced into cystic duct

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