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Types of abdominal hernias
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Inguinal (70.7%)
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Umbilical (13.9%)
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Epigastric (6.6%)
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Incisional (4.7%)
Types of abdominal hernias ... - Inguinal ( ... 70.7%) - Umbilical ... #Abdominal #Hernia ... Surgery #Locations #Diagnosis
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Ascites - Diagnostic ... and Differential Diagnosis ... abdominal wall hernias ... (umbilical, inguinal ... #hepatology
34 yrs old patient, childbirth 3 weeks ago without problem. Acute supra-ombilical pain since 6 hours.
Strangulated hernia ... Diagnosis <15 min ... #Strangulated #hernia ... #umbilical #clinical ... #ultrasound #pocus
Pediatric Causes of Abdominal Pain

Surgical:
 - Acute appendicitis 
 - Intestinal obstruction including intussusception 
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intussusception - Inguinal ... hernia - Peritonitis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Peds
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic Criteria
HRS-AKI (Acute: previously known as HRS Type 1)
 • ↑ Creatinine
Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic ... • Cirrhosis + ascites ... , Normal renal ultrasound ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #diagnosis ... HRSAKI #HRSNAKI #hepatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
develops (DIC, ascites ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology ... obstetrics #obgyn #diagnosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Diagnosis (Clinical ... Normal kidney ultrasound ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... Diagnostic Support ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology