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Anatomy of appendix 
#appendix #surgery #anatomy #retrocecal
Anatomy of appendix ... #appendix #surgery
Appendix Positions
 - Retrocecal (*most common)
 - Post-ileal
 - Pre-ileal
 - Sub-ileal
 - Pelvic
 - Subcecal
Appendix Positions ... By @rev.med #Appendix ... Positions #Anatomy #surgery
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
satisfaction Appendix
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease Treatment ... hyperthyroidism resolution Surgery ... Graves #Disease #Treatment
Approach to Suspected Appendicitis - Management Algorithm

Suspected Appendicitis:
 • Vague periumbilical pain → localized RLQ pain
Management #Algorithm #surgery ... #appendix
Quick Guide: Acute Pain and Perioperative Management in Opioid Use Disorder

The following applies to patients already
full dose After Surgery ... days prior to surgery ... After Surgery ... 30 days After Surgery ... Hospital Opioid Use Treatment
Prevention and Treatment of Nutritional Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Types of Bariatric Surgery:
 • Adjustable Gastric Banding
Prevention and Treatment ... after Bariatric Surgery ... Types of Bariatric Surgery ... #Bariatric #Surgery ... #Differential #Treatment
Colitis - Differential Diagnosis by Segment Location

Ascending Colon:
 - Shigella
 - Salmonella
 - Amebic colitis
Hepatic flexure:
Watershed) Cecum and Appendix
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
consult Colorectal Surgery ... Imaging • Urgent surgery ... ≠ Treatment Failure ... If Hesitant for Surgery ... Algorithm #IBD #Treatment
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
, swelling • Treatment ... painless lump • Treatment ... antibiotic eyedrops, surgery