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Diseases of the Biliary Tract
Asymptomatic gallstones - Asymptomatic
Symptomatic gallstones - Biliary pain
Cholesterolosis of gallbladder - Usually
Asymptomatic gallstones ... Asymptomatic Symptomatic gallstones ... jaundice, fever; gallstone ... differential #diagnosis #surgery
Complications of Gallstones - Cholelithiasis
1. Biliary colic
2. Cholecystitis
3. Mucocele
4. Empyema
5. Fistula
6. Perforation
7. Gallbladder carcinoma
8. Mirizzi's syndrome
9.
Complications of Gallstones ... Gallstone ileus ... Complications #Gallstones
Small and Large Bowel Obstruction - Differential (DISTEND HIM)

Diverticulitis 
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, UC) 
Surgery (adhesions)
Crohn’s, UC) Surgery ... Hirschsprung’s Duodenal gallstones
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
after Bariatric Surgery ... after bariatric surgery ... potassium citrate Gallstones ... risk factors for gallstone ... • Asymptomatic gallstones
Distinguishing Between Paralytic vs Mechanical Ileus
Paralytic Ileus
 - Medical history: Frequent ulcer or gallstone pains or
Frequent ulcer or gallstone ... of carcinoma, gallstones
Gallstone Diseases
1. Asymptomatic Stones 75%
2. Biliary Pain 20%
3. Acute Cholecystitis 10%
4. Mirizzi's Syndrome < 0.1%
5. Cholangitis/
Gallstone Diseases ... Cancer < 0.1% #Gallstone
Prevention and Treatment of Nutritional Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Types of Bariatric Surgery:
 • Adjustable Gastric Banding
after Bariatric Surgery ... Types of Bariatric Surgery ... Complications of Bariatric Surgery ... Kidney Stones • Gallstones ... #Bariatric #Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons protocol poster for the resuscitation of patients who arrest after cardiac
after cardiac surgery ... #PostCardiac #Surgery ... #Arrest #CPR #Algorithm
Cholecystitis on POCUS (Labeled)

Ultrasound showing gallstone, wall thickening, and pericholecystic fluid.

Dr. Meghan Herbst @EUSmkh

#Cholecystitis #POCUS #clinical
Ultrasound showing gallstone ... #gallbladder #gallstone
Colon Polyp Removal Algorithm - Endoscopy or Surgery Referral
Studies show polyp removal surgeries are performed at
Polyp Removal Algorithm ... - Endoscopy or Surgery ... when to refer for surgery ... #Colon #Polyp #Algorithm ... #Surgery #Referral