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1. Ascites
2. Stomach

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Fluid that accumulates in the peritoneal cavity.




An expandable food and liquid reservoir. As it expands wrinkles (rugae) unfold and the wall stretches to accommodate
up to 2 to 4 liters.
3.Gastric
Ulcer




Type of stomach ulcer that is uncommon but deadly. Associated with malignancy and NSAID drug use. Pain typically
worsens with eterm-0ating.
4.Hepatic
Artery




supplies oxygenated blood to liver at a rate of 300mL/min to nourish the liver; part of the livers dual blood supply.




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,5. Constipation




A change in bowel pattern characterized by infrequent passage of stool.
6.Pyloric
Sphincter




Part of the GI system through which chyme passes as it leaves the stomach to the small intestines. Prevents reflux of
bile from the small intestines into the stomach.
7. Retching




A strong, unproductive effort to vomit.
8.Curling's
ulcer




Stress ulcer associated with a burn's




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, 9. Hematemesis




Blood in the vomitus. Has an appearance of brown, granular appearance like coffee grounds.
10. Diverticulum




Outwardly bulging pouch of the intestinal wall occurs when mucosa sections or large intestine submucosa layers
herniate through a weakened muscular wall.
Pancreatic
11.
Cancer




An aggressive malignancy (most commonly adenocarcinoma) that can quickly spread to structures nearby. Five
Survival rate 5%

MANIFESTATIONS:
-upper abdominal pain that may radiate to back
-Jaundice
-dark urine and clay colored stool
-indigestion
-anorexia
-weight loss
-depression
-Malnutrition
-hyperglycemia
-increased clotting tendencies
TREAT:
No effective treatment



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