Misc Gastro Flashcards
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VIP function
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Causes vasodilation in intestines
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Function of somatostatin
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Gastric: inhibits secretion and reduces gastric emptying and motility
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
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Gastrin secreting Adenoma occurring in pancreas, stomach, and duodenum
Can cause ulceration
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What is ERCP
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Endoscopic retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
A catheter is advanced through the ampulla
For diagnosis and therapy of jaundice,gallstone,pancreatitis