Comprehensive CCs: GI Surgery

Chronic pancreatitis can cause loss of pancreatic function, leading to a depletion in pancreatic enzymes, particularly ____ and insulin

Which condition is defined as a FUNCTIONAL obstruction of the gut, caused by a lack of peristaltic movement (i.e. there is no mechanical blockage)?

Lipase and ____ are raised 3x the upper limit of normal in acute pancreatitis

Sigmoid volvulus will show the _____ sign on AXR

Which investigation is used to identify the location of a GI perforation?

____ (clinical symptom) makes gallstones a more likely diagnosis than cholecystitis

1st line investigation for suspected volvulus

____ is an important complication of diverticulitis, as it contraindicates the use of colonoscopy as a first-line investigation in ACUTE cases

Murphy's sign indicates involvement of which organ?

Which investigation is used in a pt with peritonitis to identify the causative underlying pathology?

Loss of ENDOcrine function in chronic pancreatitis can cause pts to develop the condition ____ _____

A pt with very acute intestinal ischaemia may be managed surgically with an exploratory ____

The best first-line investigation for diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis is ____

Appendicitis is a clinical diagnosis, using a combination of clinical presentation and raised _____ markers.

Surgical intervention for non-emergency cholecystitis will be performed within __ - 12 weeks

If a pt with acute cholangitis is identified as having a gallstone obstruction in the common hepatic or common bile ducts, management will likely include ____