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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Definitions Pathophysiology ... • Prior GEJ surgery ... Fundoplication, Bariatric surgery ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Suction Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Suction tips, combined with a suction source, help to remove debris
Suction Types - ... Used primarily in ENT ... BigMike_MD #suction #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology ... and Management Algorithm ... Younger age, Other functional ... inflammation, Abdominal ... or pelvic surgery
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... synovitis after surgery ... disease states Pathophysiology ... pain, loss of function ... #Gout #Comparison
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... What is the type ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Retractor Types ... hold back the abdominal ... Retractor: Can be bent ... #Retractors #surgery ... #comparison