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What is nodular lymphoid hyperplasia?
numerous polyps in the small and large intestine associated with immunosuppression (tumors, IgA deficiency, HIV)
colorectal- not associated with malignancy
small intestine - associated w increased incidence of lymphoma
What are guidelines for placing an ICP monitor w severe brain injury?
- GCS = or <8 who EITHER
1. abnormal CT OR
2. normal CT with >2 of following: age >40yrs, any hx of hypotension, abnormal motor posturing
equation for CPP
CPP = MAP - ICP
Name 4 etiologies of chylous ascites
- Malignancy- end stage pancreatic cancer
- Congenital Lymphangiectasia
- Thoracic duct obstruction
- Lymph peritoneal fistula
what is the most common causative organism of necrotizing fasciitis?
group A strep
What is the indication for a SLN bx in malignant melanoma?
primary melanoma = or >1mmm thickness and clinically negative nodes (for those 0.75 to 1.0mm, consider SLN in younger pts, evidence of ulceration or LVI, extensive dermal regression, or 1 or >mitosis/mm2)
tumor lysis syndrome occurs most often in what 2 cancers?
- Acute leukemia with high WBC counts
2. High grade lymphomas
what are 3 patient risk factors for tumor lysis syndrome?
- Bulky tumors sensitive to chemo
- Elevated LDH
- Renal insufficiency
what is the most common surgical option for SMA syndrome?
duodenojejunostomy
When repairing umbilical hernias, for what size defect do you place a mesh?
> 3cm defect
MOA of succinylcholine
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist -> depolarization of the motor end plate
what are 5 side effects of succinylcholine?
- Hyperkalemia
- Muscle pain
- Transient ocular HTN
- Anaphylaxis
- Malignant hyperthermia
what are 3 contraindications to use of succinylcholine?
- Neuromuscular disease
- Closed head injury
- Burns
treatment of malignant hyperthermia?
dantrolene
what are the indications for elective repair of a AAA?
> 5.5cm or growing >0.5cm per 6 months
what is the most common indication for parotidectomy?
neoplasm
what is the problem with an ascending end colostomy?
leaves an end of the colon undrained leading to septic complications or perforation
serious side effect of neostigmine
bradycardia
Five Types of choledochal cysts
Type I: fusiform/saccular dilation of some or all extrahepatic ducts
Type II: isolated diverticulum protruding from the wall of the CBD
Type III: arises from intraduodenal portion of CBD
Type IV: multiple dilatations of either both the intra and extrahepatic ducts (A) or only the extrahepatic ducts (B)
Type V: Caroli’s disease: multiple dilatations limited to the intrahepatic bile ducts
treatment of type I choledochal cyst?
excision with roux-Y hepaticojejunostomy
treatment of type III choledochal cyst?
marsupialization or excision of the cyst
treatment of type II choledochal cyst?
excision and primary closure of the choledochotomy
what is thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura? (classic pentad)
aka moschcowitz syndrome, widespread thrombosis of arterioles, pentad:
- Thrombocytopenic purpura
- Neurologic manifestations due to microvascular disease in the brain
- Kidney injury or hematuria
- Hemolytic anemia
- Fever
what is immune thrombocytopenia purpura
auto antibodies produced against platelets with resultant platelet destruction and thrombocytopenia
what is felty syndrome?
autoimmune neutropenia
triad of: rheumatoid arthritis, neutropenia, splenomegaly
what is wiskott-aldrich syndrome? (triad)
hereditary X linked disease
- Low platelet counts
- Combined B and T cell deficiency
- Eczema
what is the composition of lactose?
glucose and galactose
what is the composition of sucrose?
glucose and fructose
what is the composition of maltose?
glucose + glucose
what is budd chiari syndrome? how do you diagnose it?
hepatic venous obstruction- can be seen in hyper-coagulable states
diagnose: duplex US
What is WAGR syndrome?
-deletion of chrom 11 Wilms tumor Aniridia GU abnormalities (cryptorchidism, streak ovaries) Retardation (mental)
what chromosome is associated with WAGR syndrome?
deletion of short arm of chrom 11
most common organ to become injured in pediatric blunt trauma patients
jejunum and ileum
what is local recurrence rate for rectal adenocarcinoma after total pelvic exenteration?
3-8%
what are the different stages of hypothermia?
mild: 90-94F, shivering, tachy
moderate: 84-89F, agitation and combative, a fib and hypotension
severe: 70-84F, prolonged QRS and osborn waves, vfib
profound: <70F, loss of vitals
what is cullen sign?
evidence of retroperitoneal hemorrhage w blue around umbilicus
what is grey turner sign?
evidence of retroperitoneal hemorrhage w blue at flank
what is fox sign?
evidence of retroperitoneal hemorrhage with blue at the inguinal area
What is the definition of severe acute pancreatitis?
- necrosis of greater than 1/3 of pancreas
2. multiple organ failure (see hypotension SBP<90, renal failure (Cr >2.9), GI bleeding, resp failure (PaO2<60))
what are risk factors that predict poor survival in patients with hepatic mets from colorectal cancer? (5)
- node positive primary tumor
- disease free interval <12 months
- multiple liver mets
- largest hepatic met >5cm
- serum CEA >200
what study is the gold standard for evaluation of a AAA?
CT angiogram
what is the major cause of pyogenic liver abscess?
cholangitis, 2/3 of pathogens are gram negative aerobes
GIST: what is most prognostic factor to determine odds of recurrence? what is considered to have a high risk of aggressive clinical behavior?
Number of mitoses per HPF and tumor size
Aggressive behavior:
- >5cm with mitotic ct >5/HPF
what are the two types of proteolytic enzymes secreted by the acinar cells of the pancreas?
- Endopeptidases (trypsin and chymotrypsin- act on internal peptide bonds of proteins/polypeptides)
- Exopeptidases (carboxypeptidases- act on free terminal ends of proteins)
when should you consider a femoral aneurysm for operative repair?
when they reach 2.5cm in diameter
when should you repair a ventral incisional hernia with mesh?
> 4cm
what are the stages of ovarian cancer?
stage I: one or both ovaries only
stage II: extended involvement of tumor but limited to pelvis
stage III: involvement into the abdomen
stave IV: distant mets
what is the pathophysiology of flail chest and where does mediastinum shift?
during the inspiratory phase, the chest wall collapses in causing air to move out of the bronchus of the involved lung and into the trachea/bronchus of the uninvolved lung causing a shift of the mediastinum to the UNINVOLVED side (and then opposite during expiration)
4 epidemiological facts about gastric cancer
- 1.5-2.5 x M>F
- Incidence peaks in 70’s
- Blood group A more likely
- AA, Hispanic and native americans more likely
what is the suggested margin of resection for gastric adenocarcinomas?
5cm
whats the cattell brasch maneuver?
right medial visceral rotation (aka extended Kocher maneuver)
- provides access to the infrahepatic IVC, right kidney, right hilum, infrarenal aorta and iliac vessels
whats the Mattox maneuver?
left medial visceral rotation- mobilization of the descending colon to the midline to expose the abdominal aorta
whats the kocher maneuver?
dissection of the lateral peritoneal attachments of the duodenum to allow inspection of the duodenum, pancreas, and other RP structures over to the great vessels
how does the WHO classify colorectal tumors?
epithelial (adenoma, carcinoma, carcinoids)
non-epithelial (lipoma, leiomyoma, GIST, angiosarcoma, melanoma, Kaposi)
polyps (hyperplastic, peutz-jeghers, juvenile)
secondary
what are the basic anatomic requirements for EVAR? (5)
- aortic diameter <32mm
- Neck angle <45 to 60 degrees
- Neck length at least 10mm
- Iliac diameter at least 7mm
- Lack of thrombus or calcification
what is congenital lobar emphysema?
overdistention of one or more lobes within a histologically normal lung due to abnormal cartilaginous support of the bronchus causing air trapping and increase in lobar distention
if in resp distress- immediate thoracotomy w resection
how often should u do surveillance EGD in a pt w familial polyposis?
every 1-2 years
how often should u do surveillance EGD in a pt w esophageal varices s/p banding and sclerotherapy?
every 6-8 weeks
how often should u do surveillance EGD in a pt w gastric ulcer?
every 6-8 weeks until ulcer healed
how often should u do surveillance EGD in a pt w barretts esophagus low risk (short segment <3cm)?
every 2 years
how often should u do surveillance EGD in a pt w barretts esophagus high risk (long segment (>3cm), circumferential)?
every 1 year
how often should u do surveillance EGD in a pt w barretts esophagus (high risk w low grade dysplasia) ?
every 6 months
what is the minimum number of lymph nodes required for accurate staging of colon cancer?
12
what is the predominant artery supplying blood to the hand?
ulnar artery
what artery supplies the superficial palmar arch?
ulnary artery
what artery supplies the deep palmar arch?
radial artery
what is reynolds pentad?
fever jaundice RUQ pain shock/hypotension AMS
what is the pringle maneuver and what structures does it occlude?
clamping of the portal triad via clamping of the hepatoduodenal ligament
- portal vein
- hepatic artery
- common bile duct
what effect do omega 3 fatty acids play in the perioperative period? 3
- Modulation of leukocyte function
- Regulation of cytokine release
- Accelerating the resolution of the proinflammatory state
what role do omega 6 fatty acids play in the periop period?
- associated w higher inflammatory response
- precursors to leukotrienes, thromboxane -> vasocontriction
- Induce platelet aggregation
give an example of an omega 6 fatty acid?
linoleic acid
give an example of an omega 3 fatty acid?
linolenic acid
what is the blood supply for the right colon?
via the SMA and include the ileocolic, right colic and middle colic (right branch) aa
what are the resection margins for colon cancer?
5cm on either side
how can you differentiate between nephrogenic and central diabetes insipidus?
DDAVP (central responds, nephrogenic does not)
what is central vs nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
central: decreased secretion of ADH, usually due to injury to hypothalamus
nephrogenic: kidneys are resistant to action of ADH
what is the hallmark electrolyte imbalance in refeeding syndrome?
hypophosphatemia
What are the absolute contraindications to liver transplant? (3)
- Recent ICH
- CV/pulm issues wont survive surgery
- Untreated extrahepatic malignancy
most common cause of hemobilia?
iatrogenic trauma to liver/biliary tree
what does a V/Q of 0 represent
loss of ventilation aka shunting
what muscle must you divide to visualize the distal internal carotid?
digastric
manamagement of melanoma in situ? margins?
wide local excision with 0.5-1cm margins
incidence of post op gastroparesis in pts w partial gastrectomy and vagotomy?
2-3%
treatment of post op gastroparesis in pts w partial gastrectomy and vagotomy?
surgical tx w near completion gastrectomy and roux-en-y gastrojejunostomy
what is the pars-flaccida technique regarding gastric bands?
dissection through the fatty tissue posterior to the GE junction to create a tunnel in which the band sits, decreases incidence of band slippage
treatment for seminoma?
orchiectomy via an inguinal approach (do not biopsy or remove via scrotal approach to avoid disrupting the lymphatic drainage)
why dont you biopsy germ cell tumors?
will expose the tumor to the immune response
lab values seen in seminomas
normal AFP and RARELY elevated beta-HCG (90%normal level)
what is the preferred fuel source for enterocytes and immunocytes?
glutamine
what organism causes amoebic liver abscesses?
E. histolytica: non-flagellated pseudopod forming protozoan
how do amaebic trophozoites reach the liver in amebiasis?
fecal-oral transmission then mesenteric veins then portal vein to liver
what two hormones regulate secretion of pancreatic juice?
secrtin and cholecystokinin (CCK)
what is the composition of pancreatic fluid? (Na, K, Cl, HCO3)
Na = 140 K = 5 Cl = 75 HCO3 = 75
amount of air moved in a normal breath
tidal volume
maximum volume of air that can be expired after a maximal inhalation?
vital capacity
the amount of air left after maximal exhalation
residual volume
the amount of air left after exhaling a normal breath
expiratory reserve volume
most common site of hematogenous metastasis of sarcomas?
lung
what is malignant fibrous histiocytoma?
type of sarcoma, most common type of soft tissue sarcoma of the extremity
which types of sarcomas would you want to obtain a CT of the abdomen? (aka most commonly metastasize to abdomen) 4
- myxoid liposarcoma
- epitheliod
- Angiosarcoma
- synovial sarcoma
how do you calculate the ABI?
divide the systolic blood pressure at the ankle by the systolic blood pressure in the arm
ABI range of pts w claudication
0.7-0.9
ABI range of patients with rest pain
0.4-0.7
ABI range of patients with gangrene/wound complications
<0.4
what does fluid analysis show for IPMNs?
- high viscosity
- high CEA
- high amylase
what does fluid analysis for serous cystadenocarcinoma show?
- low viscosity
- low CEA
- low amylase
what does fluid analysis show for mucinous cystadenocarcinoma?
- high viscosity
- high CEA
- low amylase
what age cutoff is used for surgical cricothyroidotomy in pediatric patients?
> 11yrs: surgical cric
<11yrs: needle cric w 14 or 16G needle or tracheotomy
proposed etiology of TRALI?
donor antibodies attack recipient leukocytes causing leaky capillaries and pulmonary edema
what is proposed etiology of transfusion related febrile illness?
host antibody response to donor leukocytes
treatment of leiomyomas <8cm without annular characteristics?
surgical extramucosal enucleation and subsequent closure of the myotomy
mid esophageal: right chest approach
lower esophagus: left chest or abdomen
treatment of asymptomatic esophageal cysts?
removal! even when asymptomatic due to risk of infection
management of benign appearing asymptomatic esophageal lesions?
observed with serial endoscopic US WITHOUT biopsy
- biopsy can increase risk of perforation at time of surgical enucleation
lidocaine:
speed of onset (min):
duration of action (min):
maximal dose (mg/kg):
speed of onset (min): 10-20
duration of action (min): 60-180
maximal dose (mg/kg): 4.5mg/kg
mepivacaine-
speed of onset (min):
duration of action (min):
maximal dose (mg/kg):
speed of onset (min): 10-20
duration of action (min): 60-180
maximal dose (mg/kg): 5mg/kg
Bupivacaine:
speed of onset (min):
duration of action (min):
maximal dose (mg/kg):
speed of onset (min): 15-30
duration of action (min): 180-360
maximal dose (mg/kg): 2.5mg/kg
lidocaine WITHOUT epinephrine max dose
4.5mg/kg
lidocaine WITH epinephrine max dose
7mg/kg
what is achalasia and how do you diagnose?
esophageal motility disorder w lack of peristalsis and failure of LES to relax
dx: manometry
what are the three main types of small intestine adenomas?
- villous
- tubular
- Brunners gland adenomas
what type of malignancy is associated with signet ring cells on pathology?
gastric cancer
what is the most common malignancy of the thyroid?
papillary carcinoma
what are the characteristic pathologic findings of papillary thyroid cancer?
orphan annie nuclei and psammoma bodies
buzzword: lateral aberrant thyroid tissue
think Papillary thyroid cancer!
what is the greatest risk factor for the development of gastric cancer?
H. pylori infection
most common side effect of topical silver sulfadiazine?
transient neutropenia
also thrombocytopnia
side effects of topical silver sulfadiazine?
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- methemoglobinemia
- Contraindicated in pts w G6PD deficiency
most common side effect of mafenide acetate? why?
metabolic acidosis
MOA: inhibits carbonic anhydrase leading to a metabolic acidosis
side effects of silver nitrate?
electrolyte disturbances:
- hyponatremia
- hypochloremia
- hypocalcemia
- hypokalemia
which topical burn rx penetrates eschar? which on does not?
penetrates: mafenide acetate
doesn’t: silver sulfadiazine
5 ligaments of the liver to diaphragm
- left coronary
- left triangular
- falciform
- right coronary
- right triangular
treatment of thyroid storm (4 drugs)
- PTU* (inhibits peripheral conversion of T4 to T3)
- Methimazole
- steroids
- Beta blocker
resting pressure of the LES
10-20mmHg
resting pressure of the upper ES
50-70mmHg
which two pelvic fractures are associated with bladder injuries?
- pubic diastasis
2. obturator ring fx
whats the strongest determinant of serum osmolarity?
sodium!
how do you determine serum osmolarity? (formula)
2xNa + Glucose/18 + urea/2.8
standard treatment of infants with biliary atresia?
Kasai Procedure: roux-en-y hepatic portoenterostomy
what is the kasai procedure?
roux-en-y hepatic portoenterostomy,
standard tx in infants w biliary atresia
what are the structures of the renal hilum from anterior to posterior?
renal vein, renal artery, ureter
when is FENa unreliable when diagnosing ARF?
in pts on diuretics
what are the nutrients for colonocytes?
short chain fatty acids
what is the puestow procedure?
longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy: used in patients with severe symptomatic chronic pancreatitis
what is the Frey procedure?
coring out of the pancreatic head and a roux-en-Y pancraticojejunostomy