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What different types of small bowel obstruction exist?
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partial or complete, non-strangulated or strangulated
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What is penumoperitoneum?
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"free air" usually due to bowel perforation such as in perforated peptic ulcers, bowel obstruction, divertiulitis, or appendicitis with perforation
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What is the term for free air in the abdomen on KUB xray?
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double bowel wall sign
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What is a Bochdalek hernia?
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posteriorly located congenital diaphragmatic hernia; 80% occur on the left side
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What is a Morgagni hernia?
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anteriorly located congenital diaphragmatic hernia; 90% occur on the right
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What are the top two MC sites of GI tract lymphoma?
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#1 stomach
#2 small bowel |
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What is the significance of the sigmoid volvulus?
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MC type of colonic volvulus. more common in elderly and can lead to bowel ischemia if not reduced promptly.
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What is the best imaging tool for gallstones?
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US
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What does a procelain gallbaldder increase the risk of?
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gallbladder CA
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What is an Apple core lesion?
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The radiologic hallmarks of the classic colonic “apple core” lesion are a relatively short, sharply defined region of annular, constricting colonic narrowing with overhanging margins; ulcerated mucosa; and an eccentric and irregular lumen. Can be seen in the esophagus as well.
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