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Abdominal Pain and Abdominal Exam
Four Examination Components of the Abdomen 1) Inspection of the…
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Appendicitis
epidemiology pathogenesis clinical presentation diagnosis differential diagnosis treatment
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Ascending cholangitis
Acute cholangitis Courvoisier’s Law: Palpable gallbladder + obstructive jaundice 🡪…
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Bowel Obstruction
Partial vs Complete bowel obstruction Partial Bowel Obstruction Complete Bowel…
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Bowel polyps
Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome)
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Cholecystectomy short and Long-Term Effects
Cholecystectomy Short-Term Effects Cholecystectomy Long-Term Effects Additional Considerations
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Cholecystitis
mechanism signs and symptoms differential diagnosis diagnostic investigation complications treatment…
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Colorectal Cancer
Risk Factors Family History (non-syndrome related) Hereditary Syndromes Lifestyle related…
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Diverticulitis
Definitions 🔹 Diverticulosis 🔹Diverticular Disease 🔹 Acute Diverticulitis Epidemiology 🔹…
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Hernias
Definition – a hernia is an abnormal protrusion from one…
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Hiatal hernia
predisposing factor = intraabdominal pressure = is a result of…
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Intussusception
Key points Background Assessment Examination Investigations Management
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Ischemic colitis
Risk Factors Acute mesenteric ischaemia Colonic ischaemia Most patients over…
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Local anal conditions
Anal fissure Haemorrhoids (piles) Grading External/internal + degrees if external.…
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Mesenteric adenitis
Pathophysiology Etiology Epidemiology Prognosis Morbidity/mortality Complications Clinical features Physical Examination
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Pancreatic cancer
epidemiology risk factors clinical presentation is related to location of…
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Pancreatitis
Prognostic criteria Ranson’s (valid for ETOH-induced pancreatitis only) Mx
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PR bleeding
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Splenectomy