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

F - Fat (BMI > 30) - Increased liver
s Mnemonic for Gallstone ... #Fs #Mnemonic #Gallstone ... Cholecystitis #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.
Complications of Gallstones ... Gallstone ileus ... Complications #Gallstones
Diseases of the Biliary Tract
Asymptomatic gallstones - Asymptomatic
Symptomatic gallstones - Biliary pain
Cholesterolosis of gallbladder - Usually
Asymptomatic gallstones ... Asymptomatic Symptomatic gallstones ... jaundice, fever; gallstone
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
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?

Image Source:
pediatricsurgery; #generalsurgery
Cholecystitis on POCUS (Labeled)

Ultrasound showing gallstone, wall thickening, and pericholecystic fluid.

Dr. Meghan Herbst @EUSmkh

#Cholecystitis #POCUS #clinical
Ultrasound showing gallstone ... #gallbladder #gallstone
Cholelithiasis. Note the gallstones with shadowing and normal gallbladder wall thickness #Clinical #EM #Radiology #POCUS #Cholelithiasis
Note the gallstones ... Cholelithiasis #Gallstone
Suggested diagnostic algorithm for neonate with suspected esophageal atresia +/- tracheoesophageal fistula.

Image Source: De Virgilio, C.,
pediatricsurgery; #generalsurgery