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What are the two types of symptoms that a symptomatic patient with gallbladder disease may experience?
What are the two types of symptoms that a symptomatic patient with gallbladder disease may experience?
- Chest pain and radiating pain to the left arm
- Pain due to gallbladder disease and symptoms from bile obstruction (correct)
- Nausea and vomiting associated with systemic infection
- Abdominal cramping and fever
What characterizes the pain associated with gallstone obstruction?
What characterizes the pain associated with gallstone obstruction?
- It typically occurs before a meal.
- It involves a feeling of sharp pain in the lower abdomen.
- It is excruciating and may radiate to the back or shoulder. (correct)
- It is mild and easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
How does bile obstruction affect urine and stool color?
How does bile obstruction affect urine and stool color?
- Urine becomes dark and stools are clay-colored. (correct)
- Urine remains clear and stool remains brown.
- Urine becomes light yellow and stools are dark brown.
- Both urine and stools become orange in color.
What is a common cause of jaundice in patients with gallbladder disease?
What is a common cause of jaundice in patients with gallbladder disease?
Which medication has traditionally been avoided for pain management in gallbladder disease due to concerns about causing spasms?
Which medication has traditionally been avoided for pain management in gallbladder disease due to concerns about causing spasms?
Which symptom is typically associated with the buildup of bile pigments in the blood?
Which symptom is typically associated with the buildup of bile pigments in the blood?
What is the likely timing for pain associated with gallstone obstruction?
What is the likely timing for pain associated with gallstone obstruction?
What is a potential complication of gallbladder distention due to obstruction?
What is a potential complication of gallbladder distention due to obstruction?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of alcoholic cirrhosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of alcoholic cirrhosis?
What distinguishes decompensated cirrhosis from compensated cirrhosis?
What distinguishes decompensated cirrhosis from compensated cirrhosis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with compensated cirrhosis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with compensated cirrhosis?
What is the primary cause of biliary cirrhosis?
What is the primary cause of biliary cirrhosis?
Which of the following symptoms is indicative of decompensated cirrhosis?
Which of the following symptoms is indicative of decompensated cirrhosis?
In the context of liver cirrhosis, what do 'vascular spiders' indicate?
In the context of liver cirrhosis, what do 'vascular spiders' indicate?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with an increased severity of liver cirrhosis?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with an increased severity of liver cirrhosis?
What role does the liver play in the formation of new bile channels in cirrhosis?
What role does the liver play in the formation of new bile channels in cirrhosis?
What is one disadvantage of the HIDA scan compared to ultrasonography?
What is one disadvantage of the HIDA scan compared to ultrasonography?
What is the main purpose of a medication review prior to the HIDA scan?
What is the main purpose of a medication review prior to the HIDA scan?
Why is fasting required before a HIDA scan?
Why is fasting required before a HIDA scan?
What substance is typically injected into the patient's vein during the HIDA scan?
What substance is typically injected into the patient's vein during the HIDA scan?
What occurs after the radioactive tracer is administered in a HIDA scan?
What occurs after the radioactive tracer is administered in a HIDA scan?
During the imaging acquisition of a HIDA scan, what equipment is used?
During the imaging acquisition of a HIDA scan, what equipment is used?
What is one reason why the HIDA scan might be preferred after ultrasonography?
What is one reason why the HIDA scan might be preferred after ultrasonography?
Which characteristic of the HIDA scan makes it more expensive than ultrasonography?
Which characteristic of the HIDA scan makes it more expensive than ultrasonography?
What is the primary purpose of the gamma camera in biliary imaging?
What is the primary purpose of the gamma camera in biliary imaging?
How is the flow of bile assessed during imaging?
How is the flow of bile assessed during imaging?
What is done to monitor patients after they have undergone imaging?
What is done to monitor patients after they have undergone imaging?
What typically happens to a patient after completing HIDA scan imaging?
What typically happens to a patient after completing HIDA scan imaging?
Why might delayed imaging be necessary during a biliary scan?
Why might delayed imaging be necessary during a biliary scan?
What has largely replaced cholecystography as the diagnostic test of choice?
What has largely replaced cholecystography as the diagnostic test of choice?
What type of contrast agent is administered if a patient undergoes oral cholangiography?
What type of contrast agent is administered if a patient undergoes oral cholangiography?
What advice is typically given to patients after the imaging procedure?
What advice is typically given to patients after the imaging procedure?
Under what condition may surgery be performed as an emergency procedure?
Under what condition may surgery be performed as an emergency procedure?
What is a common postoperative symptom following laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
What is a common postoperative symptom following laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
What is the primary function of administering Vitamin K before surgery?
What is the primary function of administering Vitamin K before surgery?
What complication is considered the most serious after undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
What complication is considered the most serious after undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
Why is IV glucose with protein supplements provided prior to surgery?
Why is IV glucose with protein supplements provided prior to surgery?
In which situation might a conversion to traditional abdominal surgery be necessary?
In which situation might a conversion to traditional abdominal surgery be necessary?
What diagnostic tests are typically performed preoperatively for laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
What diagnostic tests are typically performed preoperatively for laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
What is a significant benefit of laparoscopic surgery compared to open abdominal surgery?
What is a significant benefit of laparoscopic surgery compared to open abdominal surgery?
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Study Notes
Clinical Manifestations of Gallbladder Disease
- Silent cholelithiasis may be asymptomatic; symptomatic patients may present with acute or chronic symptoms.
- Symptoms can arise from gallbladder disease or bile duct obstruction due to gallstones.
- Common symptoms include epigastric distress: fullness, abdominal distention, and vague pain in the right upper quadrant, typically after fatty meals.
- Pain often results from gallbladder obstruction, leading to distention, inflammation, and potentially acute cholecystitis.
- Biliary colic causes excruciating upper right abdominal pain, radiating to the back or right shoulder; often occurs during deep inspiration.
- Nausea and vomiting may accompany biliary colic, notable several hours post heavy meals.
- Patient restlessness observed; pain relief often requires analgesics.
- Morphine traditionally avoided due to potential sphincter of Oddi spasm; meperidine (Demerol) used but controversial due to toxic metabolites.
Jaundice, Pruritus, and Changes in Urine and Stool Color
- Jaundice occurs with bile duct obstruction, leading to bile absorption into the bloodstream, presenting with yellow skin and mucous membranes.
- Pruritus is a common, uncomfortable symptom due to elevated bile salts in the bloodstream.
- Urine may appear dark due to bile pigments, while feces become grayish or clay-colored resulting from absence of bile pigments.
Assessment and Diagnostics
- Radionuclide imaging (HIDA scan) involves fasting for 4-6 hours for optimal gallbladder distention.
- Medication review required to identify drugs affecting gallbladder function; some may need temporary discontinuation.
- A radioactive tracer is injected, which accumulates in the liver and bile system, followed by gamma camera scanning to visualize bile flow.
- Imaging acquisition includes sequential images to assess bile movement; procedure can last from 30 minutes to several hours.
- Post-procedure monitoring includes watching for adverse reactions, with patients usually resuming normal activities soon after.
Surgical Management
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for symptomatic gallstones; can be performed through a small abdominal incision.
- If common bile duct obstruction exists, an ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) may precede laparoscopy.
- Laparoscopic surgery minimizes postoperative complications, such as paralytic ileus and abdominal pain; risks include bile duct injury.
Liver Cirrhosis Types
- Alcoholic cirrhosis is the most common, resulting from chronic alcohol abuse; leads to scar tissue around portal areas.
- Post-necrotic cirrhosis develops after acute viral hepatitis, characterized by broad scar tissue bands.
- Biliary cirrhosis results from chronic biliary obstruction and cholangitis; scarring mainly occurs around bile ducts.
Clinical Manifestations of Liver Cirrhosis
- Cirrhosis severity is categorized as compensated (milder symptoms) or decompensated (more severe).
- Compensated Symptoms include vague indigestion, intermittent mild fever, flatulent dyspepsia, vascular spiders, palmar erythema, firm enlarged liver, splenomegaly, and ankle edema.
- Decompensated Symptoms arise from liver failure in protein synthesis and portal hypertension, presenting as ascites, jaundice, weakness, muscle wasting, weight loss, hypotension, and clubbing of fingers.
General Notes on Liver Enlargement
- Initially, the liver may be enlarged and filled with fat, indicating early cirrhosis progression.
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