The Medical Abdomen - Ascites, Medical Jaundice, Liver transplant Flashcards
Ascites, Medical Jaundice, Liver transplant
What are the signs of the cause of Ascites on peripheral inspection?
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Ascites, Medical Jaundice, Liver transplant
What are the abdominal signs of Ascites on peripheral inspection?
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What needs to be done on completion of the examination for Ascites?
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What are the significant negatives on the examination for Ascites?
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What are the commonest causes of Ascites?
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What is Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient?
What do its results indicate?
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What is the definition of portal hypertension?
What is the most common cause?
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What are the pre-hepatic, hepatic and posthepatic causes of portal hypertension?
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What are the signs of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis on history?
What are the main causes of it?
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What are the the bedside investigations for ascites and why?
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What are the the blood investigations for ascites and why?
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What does an ascitic tap look for?
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What does an Ultrasound and PV duplex look for?
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What is the general management of ascites?
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What diuretics are used in ascites?
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What is therapeutic paracentesis?
What are its indications and risks?
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What is the treatment of refractory ascites?
TIPPS = Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
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What is the treatment of SBP?
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What are the signs of the cause of Medical jaundice on peripheral inspection?
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What are the abdominal signs of Medical jaundice on peripheral inspection?
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