Small Bowel Disorders

Question 1

Serologic studies are NOW used to confirm the diagnosis of CD

Answer 1

IgA antibodies to gliadin

IgA antibodies to endomysium

Question 2

CD Diagnosis

Answer 2

Begin w/ IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase (TTG)

Patients w/ POSITIVE serology should undergo a small bowel biopsy

Question 3

Ileus

Answer 3

temporary absence of the normal contractile movements to the intestinal wall

Question 4

Air fluid level

Answer 4

erect Xray with air fluid levels