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5 F’s Mnemonic for Gallstone Risk Factors (Cholelithiasis)

F - Fat (BMI > 30) - Increased liver
Cholelithiasis #Cholecystitis ... #GeneralSurgery
Which conditions are associated with which area of abdomen?

Image source: OConnell TX. USMLE Step 2 Secrets:
#peritonitis; #generalsurgery
How can we break down the differential diagnosis of bilious emesis in infants by age?

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pediatricsurgery; #generalsurgery
Cholecystitis Diagnostic Test Characteristics  

Sensitivity, Specificity and Likelihood Ratios of Labs, Physical Exam findings, and
Cholecystitis Diagnostic ... and Imaging for Cholecystitis ... #Diagnosis #Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis on Gallbladder POCUS 

The landmark for the gallbladder is the portal vein, usually seen superiorly
Cholecystitis on ... this video) —> cholecystitis ... not specific for cholecystitis ... Herbst @EUSmkh #Cholecystitis
Suggested diagnostic algorithm for neonate with suspected esophageal atresia +/- tracheoesophageal fistula.

Image Source: De Virgilio, C.,
pediatricsurgery; #generalsurgery
Cholecystitis on POCUS (Labeled)

Ultrasound showing gallstone, wall thickening, and pericholecystic fluid.

Dr. Meghan Herbst @EUSmkh

#Cholecystitis #POCUS #clinical
Cholecystitis on ... Herbst @EUSmkh #Cholecystitis
Gallbladder Perforation with pericholecystic abscess on POCUS

Patient with RUQ pain/fever.  Answer in thread. holecystitis/impacted stone
Answer in thread. holecystitis ... Perforation #abscess #Cholecystitis
Causes of Gallbladder Wall Thickening
Primary Wall Thickening:
1 . Acute calculous cholecystitis
2. Acute acalculous cholecystitis
3. Chronic cholecystitis
4.
Acute calculous cholecystitis ... Acute acalculous cholecystitis ... Chronic cholecystitis
Acute “calculus” cholecystitis: gallstones, anterior wall > 3mm and + sonographic murphys sign. “Integral” in managing
Acute “calculus” cholecystitis ... #Gallbladder #Cholecystitis