Gastrointestinal (Smarty PANCE) Transitions
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What are common types of anal disorders?
Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal abscess, and fistulas
What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
Painless bright red rectal bleeding, pruritus, and discomfort
What is the treatment for internal hemorrhoids?
Increased fiber intake, sitz baths, and rubber band ligation for severe cases
What causes anal fissures?
Trauma during defecation, constipation, or hard stools
What is the hallmark symptom of anal fissures?
Sharp pain with bowel movements and blood on the toilet paper
,What is the treatment for chronic anal fissures?
Topical nitroglycerin, botulinum toxin, or lateral internal sphincterotomy
What is the most common cause of an anorectal abscess?
Infection of the anal glands, typically with Staphylococcus aureus or E. coli
How is an anorectal abscess treated?
Incision and drainage, followed by antibiotics if necessary
What is an anal fistula?
An abnormal connection between the anal canal and the perianal skin
How are anal fistulas typically treated?
Surgical fistulotomy to prevent recurrent infection and abscess formation
Appendicitis
What is the most common cause of acute appendicitis?
Obstruction of the appendiceal lumen by a fecalith or lymphoid hyperplasia
,What are the classic symptoms of appendicitis?
Periumbilical pain migrating to the right lower quadrant, fever, nausea, and vomiting
What is McBurney's point?
The point one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus,
tender in appendicitis
What imaging is used to confirm appendicitis?
Abdominal ultrasound or CT scan
What is the treatment for acute appendicitis?
Appendectomy (laparoscopic or open)
What are the potential complications of untreated appendicitis?
Perforation, peritonitis, abscess formation
What is a common differential diagnosis for appendicitis in women?
Ovarian torsion, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease
, How is appendicitis managed non-surgically in select patients?
IV antibiotics for early, uncomplicated cases (though surgery is definitive)
What is the Alvarado score?
A clinical scoring system used to assess the likelihood of appendicitis
What is a common postoperative complication of appendectomy?
Wound infection or intra-abdominal abscess
Bowel Obstruction
What are the two main types of bowel obstruction?
Small bowel obstruction (SBO) and large bowel obstruction (LBO)
What is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction?
Adhesions from prior surgeries
What are the typical symptoms of bowel obstruction?
Exam Complete Question 1-98 with Answers |
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What are common types of anal disorders?
Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal abscess, and fistulas
What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
Painless bright red rectal bleeding, pruritus, and discomfort
What is the treatment for internal hemorrhoids?
Increased fiber intake, sitz baths, and rubber band ligation for severe cases
What causes anal fissures?
Trauma during defecation, constipation, or hard stools
What is the hallmark symptom of anal fissures?
Sharp pain with bowel movements and blood on the toilet paper
,What is the treatment for chronic anal fissures?
Topical nitroglycerin, botulinum toxin, or lateral internal sphincterotomy
What is the most common cause of an anorectal abscess?
Infection of the anal glands, typically with Staphylococcus aureus or E. coli
How is an anorectal abscess treated?
Incision and drainage, followed by antibiotics if necessary
What is an anal fistula?
An abnormal connection between the anal canal and the perianal skin
How are anal fistulas typically treated?
Surgical fistulotomy to prevent recurrent infection and abscess formation
Appendicitis
What is the most common cause of acute appendicitis?
Obstruction of the appendiceal lumen by a fecalith or lymphoid hyperplasia
,What are the classic symptoms of appendicitis?
Periumbilical pain migrating to the right lower quadrant, fever, nausea, and vomiting
What is McBurney's point?
The point one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus,
tender in appendicitis
What imaging is used to confirm appendicitis?
Abdominal ultrasound or CT scan
What is the treatment for acute appendicitis?
Appendectomy (laparoscopic or open)
What are the potential complications of untreated appendicitis?
Perforation, peritonitis, abscess formation
What is a common differential diagnosis for appendicitis in women?
Ovarian torsion, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease
, How is appendicitis managed non-surgically in select patients?
IV antibiotics for early, uncomplicated cases (though surgery is definitive)
What is the Alvarado score?
A clinical scoring system used to assess the likelihood of appendicitis
What is a common postoperative complication of appendectomy?
Wound infection or intra-abdominal abscess
Bowel Obstruction
What are the two main types of bowel obstruction?
Small bowel obstruction (SBO) and large bowel obstruction (LBO)
What is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction?
Adhesions from prior surgeries
What are the typical symptoms of bowel obstruction?
