Surgery of Pancreatic Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
List the risk factors of pancreatic carcinoma.
A
- Smoking (25-30%)
- Chronic pancreatitis (5-15x)
- Adult onset DM of less than two years’ duration
- Hereditary pancreatitis
- Inherited predisposition
2
Q
Pancreatic carcinoma: what should be considered when selecting patients for surgery ?
A
- Is patient fit?
- Basic history and examination
- CXR, ECG
- Respiratory function tests
- Physiological “scoring system”
- Consent!
3
Q
What are the contents of thee Glasgow criteria for acute pancreatitis?
A
Glucose >10mmol/L Serum Ca2+ <2.00mmol/L WBC >15000/mm^3 Albumin <32 g//L LDH >700 IU/L Urea >16 mmol/L AST/ALT >200 IU/L Arterial pO2 <60mmHg
