34 Questions
Which imaging technique is commonly used to visualize the chest and upper abdominal area?
Chest X-ray
What is the purpose of using carbon dioxide gas during a hiatal hernia repair procedure?
To create space for the surgery
What is the main purpose of fundoplication in hiatal hernia repair?
To wrap the top of the stomach around the lower esophagus
What is the most common location for stomach cancers to occur?
Distal stomach (lower part)
Which position is recommended for enema tube insertion?
Sim’s position
Which imaging technique is used in Virtual Colonoscopy?
CT scan
What is the purpose of a Colostomy Barium Enema?
To visualize the anatomy and functionality of the colostomy
What is the age group most commonly affected by Crohn's Disease?
Young adults
Which type of hiatal hernia is characterized by a portion of the stomach rolling up alongside the esophagus?
Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia
What is the main cause of a rolling (paraesophageal) hiatal hernia?
Aging
Which radiographic sign may be present in a sliding hiatal hernia?
Schatzki's ring
Which position can accentuate reflux and herniation during a barium swallow study?
Trendelenburg position
Which part of the GI tract does Crohn's Disease primarily involve?
Terminal ileum
Which layer of the bowel wall does Ulcerative Colitis primarily affect?
Mucosa and submucosa
What is the main difference between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in terms of disease involvement?
Crohn's Disease affects the entire bowel wall, while Ulcerative Colitis primarily affects the mucosal and submucosal layers
What are the potential causes of Malabsorption Syndrome?
Gastric surgery, pancreatic disorders, hepato-biliary disease, and small bowel diseases
Which age group is diverticular disease more commonly seen in?
Older adults
Which of the following can contribute to the development or exacerbation of diverticular disease?
Stress and alterations in bowel habits
What is one of the signs and symptoms of diverticular disease?
Flatulence (excessive gas)
When is surgery typically recommended for diverticular disease?
For complications like perforation or obstruction
What type of diet is recommended to prevent future flare-ups of diverticular disease?
High-fiber diet
What is the radiographic appearance of diverticular disease?
Outpouchings
Which type of intestinal obstruction is characterized by reduced or absent peristalsis and a uniformly dilated appearance of the intestines?
Functional Intestinal Obstruction (Adynamic Ileus)
Which type of intestinal obstruction is caused by a physical blockage and has a clear point of obstruction?
Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction
What is the term used to describe the complete twisting of a loop of bowel around its mesenteric base?
Volvulus
Which imaging finding is characteristic of the large bowel?
Distended haustra
Which imaging modality is the modality of choice for diagnosing hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Ultrasound
What is the surgical procedure used to treat hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Pyloromyotomy
What is the most common cause of large bowel obstructions?
Colon cancer
What is the term used to describe an obstruction that involves two points in the intestine, creating a loop?
Closed loop mechanical obstruction
Which imaging modality is the modality of choice for diagnosing hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Ultrasound
What is the surgical procedure called to release the thickened muscle of the pyloric canal and widen the opening in hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Pyloromyotomy
What are the mechanical causes of intestinal obstruction?
Tumors, adhesions, volvulus, and hernias
What are the potential complications of a closed loop mechanical obstruction?
Distension and necrosis
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