Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Introduction The purpose of this case study report is to review and discuss the management and presentation of Mrs. Fiona Jones illness, following an laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Throughout this report, there will be a discussion of Mrs. Jones' condition, in regard to the pathophysiological and development of gallstones. A discussion of the potential management alternatives and patient education will also take place, that is necessary following the surgery. Possible complications and findings…

Choice “C” is the best answer. This patient has findings characteristic of porcelain gallbladder, brought on by recurrent gallstone formation and gallbladder wall irritation (i.e. chronic cholecystitis). As with gallstone disease in general, this condition occurs predominantly in overweight fertile female patients of middle age. It is a complication of chronic cholecystitis identified by imaging. Inflammatory scarring of the wall, combined with dystrophic calcification within the wall…

Pancreas Functions and Mal-Functions The Pancreas is a very essential gland within the human body. The pancreas has both endocrine functions as well as exocrine functions. Commonly referenced as a dual function gland. The pancreas is a rather large, solid gland that is roughly 10 inches long. It is located behind the stomach in the abdominal cavity. The shape of the pancreas is described as tadpole like. This essay will describe the functions of the pancreas along with the problems caused if…

I will be discussing two diseases that require diagnostic test identifying them from the body system. The first disease will be from the cardiovascular system pertaining to congestive heart failure (CHF) and the second will be from hepatobiliary system concerning gallstones. This paper will cover topics such as: certain test that are required; how the test works; the information obtained from the diagnostic test; and does another diagnostic test need to be conducted in order to confirm a…

Crohn Disease, also known as Regional Enteritis, is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), of which there is no cure, only manageable treatments with possible remissions. It causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal tract (GI), although it can affect any part of the GI tract, it is mostly the small intestine. Most of the time it begins between the ages of 15-35, but can affect people of any age, men & women equally. Crohn’s was named for Burill Crohn, the American…

or simply wants to get a better look at the patient they may run more in depth tests. These tests include: blood, stool, urine, a computerized tomography (CT), which is generally the most effective way to diagnose pancreatitis; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), during this procedure an endoscope is placed down the throat, into the stomach, and through the first part of the small intestine; a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also be used in detection, this technique uses…