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

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

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

Image Source:
pediatricsurgery; #generalsurgery
Suggested diagnostic algorithm for neonate with suspected esophageal atresia +/- tracheoesophageal fistula.

Image Source: De Virgilio, C.,
pediatricsurgery; #generalsurgery
An example of the wall echo shadow (WES) sign. Well defined, echogenic gallbladder wall with posterior
Sign #Gallstones #Cholelithiasis
Acute “calculus” cholecystitis: gallstones, anterior wall > 3mm and + sonographic murphys sign. “Integral” in managing
Cholecystitis #Cholelithiasis
Thromboangitis Obliterans pathogenesis (i.e Buerger's Disease)

Thromboangitis Obliterans is an uncommon cause of peripheral vascular disease and
#Pathogenesis #GeneralSurgery
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Generalized/Migratory:
 • Intussusception
 • Gastroenteritis
 • Viral Illness
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Hepatitis • Cholelithiasis
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
cholangitis or choledolithiasis