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What is another word for biliary obstruction?
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Cholestasis
(stasis of the bile) |
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When stones are stuck in the bile duct what is it called?
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Choledocholithiasis
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What is the first thing you do for a patient with symptoms of cholestasis?
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Supportive treatment (IV fluids)
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What do you need to do before treating surgically for cholestasis?
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Diagnose where the "stasis" is coming from.
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What is cholestasis (in terms of lab results)?
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increased ALP (alkaline phosphatase)
usually increased direct bilirubin |
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What vitamin supplement can you give in cases of uncomplicated biliary jaundice?
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Vitamin K
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What can you do with ERCP in cases of biliary obstruction?
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1. demonstrate pancreatic/ampullary causes of jaundice
2. perform stone extraction 3. insert a stent through an obstructing lesion |
