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What is the first step in managing a patient with suspected obstructive jaundice?
What is the first step in managing a patient with suspected obstructive jaundice?
- Administer broad spectrum IV antibiotics
- Discuss for admission and work-up in hospital (correct)
- Perform surgical intervention immediately
- Test INR levels immediately
Which antibiotic is suggested for patients with cholangitis who are allergic to Penicillin?
Which antibiotic is suggested for patients with cholangitis who are allergic to Penicillin?
- Augmentin
- Clindamycin
- Ciprofloxacin (correct)
- Amoxicillin
What is the purpose of administering Vitamin K to patients with obstructive jaundice?
What is the purpose of administering Vitamin K to patients with obstructive jaundice?
- To control infection
- To decrease pain levels
- To improve renal function
- To manage bleeding risk associated with elevated INR (correct)
What complication must be carefully monitored in patients with obstructive jaundice?
What complication must be carefully monitored in patients with obstructive jaundice?
What is the role of stents in managing obstructive jaundice?
What is the role of stents in managing obstructive jaundice?
Which of the following procedures might be performed if a malignant lesion is deemed resectable?
Which of the following procedures might be performed if a malignant lesion is deemed resectable?
What is a common presentation indicating a patient has cholangitis?
What is a common presentation indicating a patient has cholangitis?
What should be avoided in treating patients with obstructive jaundice who have cardiac conditions?
What should be avoided in treating patients with obstructive jaundice who have cardiac conditions?
What is the preferred time frame for scheduling surgery (Cholecystectomy) for Acute Cholecystitis at TBH?
What is the preferred time frame for scheduling surgery (Cholecystectomy) for Acute Cholecystitis at TBH?
Which of the following is not an indication for urgent surgery for Acute Cholecystitis?
Which of the following is not an indication for urgent surgery for Acute Cholecystitis?
What alternative policy was used in previous years for treating Acute Cholecystitis?
What alternative policy was used in previous years for treating Acute Cholecystitis?
What is a critically ill patient's treatment option if not fit for cholecystectomy?
What is a critically ill patient's treatment option if not fit for cholecystectomy?
What is the prognosis for carcinoma of the gallbladder if discovered before spreading beyond the wall?
What is the prognosis for carcinoma of the gallbladder if discovered before spreading beyond the wall?
What is indicated by perforation of the gallbladder?
What is indicated by perforation of the gallbladder?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with advanced gallbladder carcinoma?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with advanced gallbladder carcinoma?
What is the outcome of untreated advanced gallbladder carcinoma?
What is the outcome of untreated advanced gallbladder carcinoma?
What is the primary management approach for patients suspected of having cholangitis?
What is the primary management approach for patients suspected of having cholangitis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with cholangitis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with cholangitis?
During the diagnosis of common bile duct stones, what ultrasound finding supports the diagnosis?
During the diagnosis of common bile duct stones, what ultrasound finding supports the diagnosis?
What should happen if a patient with suspected CBD stones shows relief of colic and normalization of bilirubin levels?
What should happen if a patient with suspected CBD stones shows relief of colic and normalization of bilirubin levels?
Which component is NOT part of Reynold’s pentad in the context of cholangitis?
Which component is NOT part of Reynold’s pentad in the context of cholangitis?
What is one of the primary indications for performing a cholecystectomy in patients with gallstones?
What is one of the primary indications for performing a cholecystectomy in patients with gallstones?
What is the typical course of action for patients who do not show improvement in symptoms of cholangitis?
What is the typical course of action for patients who do not show improvement in symptoms of cholangitis?
Which surgical procedure is preferred for the treatment of symptomatic gallstones?
Which surgical procedure is preferred for the treatment of symptomatic gallstones?
What does the sensitivity of ultrasound for diagnosing common bile duct stones approximate?
What does the sensitivity of ultrasound for diagnosing common bile duct stones approximate?
What is a common complication associated with cholecystectomy?
What is a common complication associated with cholecystectomy?
In patients managed for cholangitis, which test is considered unnecessary and expensive to repeat daily?
In patients managed for cholangitis, which test is considered unnecessary and expensive to repeat daily?
What is the most common organism found in cases of acute cholecystitis?
What is the most common organism found in cases of acute cholecystitis?
Which method is typically employed to manage acute cholecystitis according to established guidelines?
Which method is typically employed to manage acute cholecystitis according to established guidelines?
What is a contraindication for cholecystectomy in symptomatic patients?
What is a contraindication for cholecystectomy in symptomatic patients?
Which of the following antibiotics are recommended for treating acute cholecystitis?
Which of the following antibiotics are recommended for treating acute cholecystitis?
Which condition may necessitate surgical intervention by bypassing the bile duct?
Which condition may necessitate surgical intervention by bypassing the bile duct?
What characterizes mild cholangitis?
What characterizes mild cholangitis?
Which of the following is a common management approach for severe cholangitis?
Which of the following is a common management approach for severe cholangitis?
What is a common presentation of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma?
What is a common presentation of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma?
Where do Klatskin tumors typically occur?
Where do Klatskin tumors typically occur?
Which symptom is NOT typical of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma?
Which symptom is NOT typical of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma?
What could be a potential treatment conducted if a patient with severe cholangitis does not respond to initial treatment?
What could be a potential treatment conducted if a patient with severe cholangitis does not respond to initial treatment?
Once diagnosed, how is cholangiocarcinoma typically managed?
Once diagnosed, how is cholangiocarcinoma typically managed?
What is NOT a typical method for biliary drainage in severe cholangitis?
What is NOT a typical method for biliary drainage in severe cholangitis?
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Study Notes
Management of Obstructive Jaundice
- Admission and work-up necessary upon suspicion of obstructive jaundice; patients may be critically ill.
- Resuscitation includes intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and analgesia.
- Fever or raised white cell count indicates cholangitis; requires urgent treatment.
- Broad-spectrum IV antibiotics (e.g., Augmentin, Ciprofoxacin, Metronidazole) administered for cholangitis.
- Vitamin K (5-10mg IV) given if INR is elevated or jaundice is not relieved promptly.
- Patients at risk of acute kidney injury must be carefully hydrated; avoid dehydration.
- Interventions are required to relieve obstruction and address underlying causes (e.g., tumors).
- Stents may be placed via ERCP or PTC for unresectable tumors or strictures due to conditions like chronic pancreatitis.
- Surgical bypass may involve creating an anastomosis between bile duct and small bowel (Roux-en-Y Hepatico-jejunostomy).
Symptomatic Gallstones
- Symptoms typically precede complications such as acute cholecystitis and pancreatitis.
- Indication for cholecystectomy arises once gallstones are confirmed as the cause of symptoms.
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the preferred treatment; contraindications include poor performance status and patient refusal.
- Complications of cholecystectomy may include bleeding, bile leaks, and bile duct injuries.
Management of Acute Cholecystitis
- Diagnosis and severity based on Tokyo Guidelines; requires hospital admission, IV fluid resuscitation, and broad-spectrum antibiotics.
- Opioids are typically required for pain relief.
- Common organisms include E. coli and Klebsiella; treatment options include Augmentin and metronidazole.
- Surgery (cholecystectomy) should be scheduled within 3-4 days; severe cases may require urgent intervention.
- Critically ill patients may need percutaneous cholecystostomy as a temporary measure before surgical intervention.
Carcinoma of the Gallbladder
- Poor prognosis once spread beyond the gallbladder wall; best outcomes if discovered incidentally post-cholecystectomy.
- Advanced disease commonly presents with jaundice or metastases; few treatment options available.
Bile Duct Obstruction and Cholangitis
- Obstruction results in obstructive jaundice; sepsis management parallels cholangitis protocols.
- High risk of severe sepsis; antibiotics and hydration are crucial.
- Common bile duct stones typically present with obstructive jaundice diagnosed via ultrasound.
- Conservative management for suspected CBD stones; surgery planned once symptoms improve or after stone removal by ERCP.
Cholangitis
- Life-threatening condition; severity may not correlate with bilirubin levels.
- Charcot's triad (fever, jaundice, abdominal pain) and Reynold's pentad (hypotension, confusion) are key diagnostic criteria.
- Mild cholangitis managed with fluids, antibiotics, and symptom monitoring; severe cases require biliary drainage.
Cholangiocarcinoma
- Adenocarcinoma can occur in intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile ducts.
- Intrahepatic cases often present with liver mass and abdominal pain, not jaundice.
- Extrahepatic cases (perihilar or distal) present with painless obstructive jaundice.
- Treatment involves assessing resectability and metastases post-diagnosis.
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