Surgical Syndromes Flashcards
What is afferent loop
syndrome?
Obstruction of the afferent loop of a
Billroth II gastrojejunostomy
What does ARDS stand for?
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
(poor oxygenation caused by leaky
capillaries)
What is blind loop syndrome?
Bacterial overgrowth of intestine caused
by stasis
What is Boerhaave’s
syndrome?
Esophageal perforation
What is Budd-Chiari
syndrome?
Thrombosis of hepatic veins
What is carcinoid syndrome?
Syndrome of “B FDR”: Bronchospasm Flushing Diarrhea Right-sided heart failure (caused by factors released by carcinoid tumor)
What is compartment
syndrome?
Compartmental hypertension caused by
edema, resulting in muscle necrosis of
the lower extremity, often seen in the
calf; patient may have a distal pulse
What is Cushing’s syndrome?
Excessive cortisol production
What is dumping syndrome?
Delivery of a large amount of
hyperosmolar chyme into the small
bowel, usually after vagotomy and a
gastric drainage procedure (pyloroplasty/
gastrojejunostomy); results in autonomic
instability, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
What is Fitz-Hugh-Curtis
syndrome
Perihepatic gonorrhea infection
What is Gardner’s
syndrome
GI polyps and associated findings of Sebaceous cysts, Osteomas, and Desmoid tumors (SOD); polyps have high malignancy potential (Think: A Gardner plants SOD
What is HITT syndrome?
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenic Thrombosis syndrome: Heparin-induced platelet antibodies cause platelets to thrombose vessels, often resulting in loss of limb or life
What is Leriche’s syndrome?
Claudication of buttocks and thighs,
Impotence, Atrophy of legs (seen with
iliac occlusive disease) (Think: CIA)
What is Mallory-Weiss
syndrome?
Post-emesis/-retching tears in the gastric
mucosa (near gastroesophageal junction)
What is Mendelson’s
syndrome?
Chemical pneumonitis after aspiration of
gastric contents
