MSRA: HPB Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors for gallstones?
A
Female
Obesity
Over 40
Pregnancy
2
Q
What is the most common organism in ascending cholangitis?
A
E.coli
3
Q
What is meant by Charcot’s triad?
A
RUQ pain, fever and jaundice
4
Q
What is meant by Reynold’s pentad?
A
Charcot’s triad + hypotension + confusion
5
Q
What is meant by gallstone ileus?
A
Small bowel obstrcution secondary to impacted gallstone
6
Q
Which medication can be used for bile acid malabsorption following cholecystectomy?
A
Cholestyramine