Note
Situations in which constipation is not present in intestinal obstruction include :
1) Richter's hernia, in which a portion of bowel circumference only is included in the hernial sac.
2) Gallstone obturation, occlusion may be intermittent, as dilatation upstream occur dislodgement may follow.
3) Mesentric vascular occlusion, intestinal obstruction occur due to non-propulsive peristalsis, but diarrhea with bloody stool is also present owing to mucosal infarctions.
4) Incomplete obstruction, e.g Colonic stricture.
5) Intestinal obstruction associated with pelvic abscess, irritation of rectal mucosa yields diarrhea with mucus in stool.
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Situations in which constipation is not present in intestinal obstruction include :
1) Richter's hernia, in which a portion of bowel circumference only is included in the hernial sac.
2) Gallstone obturation, occlusion may be intermittent, as dilatation upstream occur dislodgement may follow.
3) Mesentric vascular occlusion, intestinal obstruction occur due to non-propulsive peristalsis, but diarrhea with bloody stool is also present owing to mucosal infarctions.
4) Incomplete obstruction, e.g Colonic stricture.
5) Intestinal obstruction associated with pelvic abscess, irritation of rectal mucosa yields diarrhea with mucus in stool.
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Possible x ray findings in acute pancreatitis
◼️Sentinel loop sign, represents localised ileus of intestinal loops near the inflamed pancreas.
◼️Generalised paralytic ileus, if inflammation is severe and diffuse, dilated bowel loops will be seen as intestinal obstruction.
◼️Colon cut-off sign, describes a situation in which the colon seems to abruptly "end" as shown in the figure above, it may relate to functional retraction of the phrenicocolic ligament.
◼️Renal halo sign, the inflammatory exudate in the retroperitoneal space seem to enhance the perirenal fat appearing as a radiolucent halo surrounding the kidney, this may occur around both kidneys.
◼️Pleural effusion, may occur as a result of posterior disruption of inflamed pancreatic duct with subsequent formation of a pleuropancreatic fistula.
◼️Calcified radio-opaque gallstone, may point toward gallstone pancreatitis, it has to be noted that only 10% of gallstones are radio-opaque.
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◼️Sentinel loop sign, represents localised ileus of intestinal loops near the inflamed pancreas.
◼️Generalised paralytic ileus, if inflammation is severe and diffuse, dilated bowel loops will be seen as intestinal obstruction.
◼️Colon cut-off sign, describes a situation in which the colon seems to abruptly "end" as shown in the figure above, it may relate to functional retraction of the phrenicocolic ligament.
◼️Renal halo sign, the inflammatory exudate in the retroperitoneal space seem to enhance the perirenal fat appearing as a radiolucent halo surrounding the kidney, this may occur around both kidneys.
◼️Pleural effusion, may occur as a result of posterior disruption of inflamed pancreatic duct with subsequent formation of a pleuropancreatic fistula.
◼️Calcified radio-opaque gallstone, may point toward gallstone pancreatitis, it has to be noted that only 10% of gallstones are radio-opaque.
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Mercedes benz sign or seagull sign, caused by gas in a triradiant or biradiant manner inside the centre of a gallstone, above figure shows this sign.
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Sure signs of fracture:
1-Deformity.
2-Length discrepancy.
3-Abnormal movement.
4-Crepitus.
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1-Deformity.
2-Length discrepancy.
3-Abnormal movement.
4-Crepitus.
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Post-operative return of GI function:
-Small bowel: 12-24h.
-Stomach: 24-48h.
-Large bowel: 48-72h.
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-Small bowel: 12-24h.
-Stomach: 24-48h.
-Large bowel: 48-72h.
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Post-operative History:
History taking:
•Ask about the following points and repeat them every day starting from day 0 (day of operation):
-Fever
-Nausea and vomiting (causes: pain, opioids analgesics, paralytic ileus, and anesthesia).
-Oral intake: solid and liquid.
-Cough/sputum (causes: anesthesia, chest infection).
-Dyspnea.
-Chest pain.
-Pain at site of operation: excessive pain maybe caused by wound infection.
-Wound discharge or bleeding.
-Passage of flatus or stool (indicates the return of GIT function).
-Passage of urine.
-Mobility (i.e. does the patient get up and start walking? prolonged immobility is bad - DVT).
-Pain in the legs (may indicate DVT).
-Tubes & Drains: e.g. Foley catheter, nasogastric tube (NG tube), surgical drain.
-Treatment received: Drugs & IV fluids.
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History taking:
•Ask about the following points and repeat them every day starting from day 0 (day of operation):
-Fever
-Nausea and vomiting (causes: pain, opioids analgesics, paralytic ileus, and anesthesia).
-Oral intake: solid and liquid.
-Cough/sputum (causes: anesthesia, chest infection).
-Dyspnea.
-Chest pain.
-Pain at site of operation: excessive pain maybe caused by wound infection.
-Wound discharge or bleeding.
-Passage of flatus or stool (indicates the return of GIT function).
-Passage of urine.
-Mobility (i.e. does the patient get up and start walking? prolonged immobility is bad - DVT).
-Pain in the legs (may indicate DVT).
-Tubes & Drains: e.g. Foley catheter, nasogastric tube (NG tube), surgical drain.
-Treatment received: Drugs & IV fluids.
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Cont...
Example of post-operative history:
Day 0:
-The patient had cough, sputum, mild pain at the the site of operation. But there was no fever, no nausea or vomiting, no oral intake, no chest pain, no shortness of breath. She passed urine but hasn't passed flatus or stool. No leg pain & hasn't started mobilizing yet. She received IV fluids & IV medications.
Day 1:
-No fever, no nausea or vomiting, no cough, no chest pain or dyspnea, she passed flatus and stool & oral intake was resumed in the form of liquid & soft food (e.g. orange juice & biscuit). The pain is decreased at the site of operation. The patient started walking in the ward and going to bathroom. She received IV fluids & IV medications.
Day 2:
-No fever, no nausea or vomiting, no cough, no chest pain or shortness of breath, mild pain at operation wound, normal oral intake, normal passage of stool and urine, no leg pain and normal mobility.
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Example of post-operative history:
Day 0:
-The patient had cough, sputum, mild pain at the the site of operation. But there was no fever, no nausea or vomiting, no oral intake, no chest pain, no shortness of breath. She passed urine but hasn't passed flatus or stool. No leg pain & hasn't started mobilizing yet. She received IV fluids & IV medications.
Day 1:
-No fever, no nausea or vomiting, no cough, no chest pain or dyspnea, she passed flatus and stool & oral intake was resumed in the form of liquid & soft food (e.g. orange juice & biscuit). The pain is decreased at the site of operation. The patient started walking in the ward and going to bathroom. She received IV fluids & IV medications.
Day 2:
-No fever, no nausea or vomiting, no cough, no chest pain or shortness of breath, mild pain at operation wound, normal oral intake, normal passage of stool and urine, no leg pain and normal mobility.
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Day 0: It's the day of operation till 12 am.
E.g.,patient has undergone a surgery at 11:00 pm. on Friday, it's called zero day. But when it becomes 12:00 am. Saturday, it became Day 1.
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E.g.,patient has undergone a surgery at 11:00 pm. on Friday, it's called zero day. But when it becomes 12:00 am. Saturday, it became Day 1.
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Suture removal:
-It should be removed within 1-2 weeks depending on anatomical location
1. Face "nose, ear, lip" ➔ 5-7 days
2. Scalp ➔ 7-10 days, neck-7 days.
3. Trunk & upper extremities ➔ 10-14 days
4. Lower extremities ➔ 14-21 days.
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-It should be removed within 1-2 weeks depending on anatomical location
1. Face "nose, ear, lip" ➔ 5-7 days
2. Scalp ➔ 7-10 days, neck-7 days.
3. Trunk & upper extremities ➔ 10-14 days
4. Lower extremities ➔ 14-21 days.
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Stages of bone healing:
1- Hematoma 👉🏼0-3 wk
2-Callus+Osteoclast 👉🏼3-6wk
3-Bone formation in callus 👉🏼6-12wk
4-Cortical gap is bridged by bone 👉🏼6-12 m
5-Remodelling"Normal architecture"👉🏼1-2 yr.
-Tornoto notes
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1- Hematoma 👉🏼0-3 wk
2-Callus+Osteoclast 👉🏼3-6wk
3-Bone formation in callus 👉🏼6-12wk
4-Cortical gap is bridged by bone 👉🏼6-12 m
5-Remodelling"Normal architecture"👉🏼1-2 yr.
-Tornoto notes
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Contraindications of Appendicectomy:
1- Appendicular mass
(Oschner-Sherren Regimen).
2-Appendicular abscess
(Extra-peritoneal drainage).
3-Crohn's disease affecting the caecum.(To avoid fecal fistula).
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1- Appendicular mass
(Oschner-Sherren Regimen).
2-Appendicular abscess
(Extra-peritoneal drainage).
3-Crohn's disease affecting the caecum.(To avoid fecal fistula).
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Morrant Baker’s Cyst:
- It is a cystic swelling containing gel-like fluid in the lower midline of the popliteal fossa. It occurs due to herniation of the synovial membrane of the knee joint as a result of chronic arthritis.
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- It is a cystic swelling containing gel-like fluid in the lower midline of the popliteal fossa. It occurs due to herniation of the synovial membrane of the knee joint as a result of chronic arthritis.
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Indications of drug therapy in liver hydatid cyst:
-10 days prior to intervention and to continue it for 1 month (albendazole) to 3 months (mebendazole) after the intervention
-Inoperable cysts
-Multiple or multiorgan cysts
-Recurrent hydatids
-Surgically unfit patients
-Cysts in lungs.
•Mebendazole—600 mg daily for 4 weeks.
•Praziquantel—60 mg/kg along with albendazole for 2 weeks.
•Albendazole-400 mg twice daily. 4-week cycles with 2 weeks drug free interval.
N.B.
-Surgery is still the choice and gold standard therapy for hydatid disease.
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-10 days prior to intervention and to continue it for 1 month (albendazole) to 3 months (mebendazole) after the intervention
-Inoperable cysts
-Multiple or multiorgan cysts
-Recurrent hydatids
-Surgically unfit patients
-Cysts in lungs.
•Mebendazole—600 mg daily for 4 weeks.
•Praziquantel—60 mg/kg along with albendazole for 2 weeks.
•Albendazole-400 mg twice daily. 4-week cycles with 2 weeks drug free interval.
N.B.
-Surgery is still the choice and gold standard therapy for hydatid disease.
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Inspection is done always first in standing straight up without bending later in lying down position, in case of hernia.
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•Why do we ask the patient to turn his face to opposite side during Expansile impulse on coughing?
-To prevent coughing towards examiner.
•Pubic tubercle may be reached by following the tendon of adductor longus.
•Taxis is gradual reduction of contents of the scrotum by gentle manipulation by flexion, adduction and rotation of hip joint.
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-To prevent coughing towards examiner.
•Pubic tubercle may be reached by following the tendon of adductor longus.
•Taxis is gradual reduction of contents of the scrotum by gentle manipulation by flexion, adduction and rotation of hip joint.
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Deep ring occlusion test:
-When deep"internal" ring is occluded after reducing the contents, if impulse on coughing is absent in standing position then it is indirect inguinal hernia; if impulse on coughing is still present then it is direct inguinal hernia.
-It is the most important test in inguinal hernia.
-Deep/internal ring is located 1.25 cm above the mid-inguinal point.
-Midinguinal point is mid-point between the anterior superior iliac spine and pubic symphysis.
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-When deep"internal" ring is occluded after reducing the contents, if impulse on coughing is absent in standing position then it is indirect inguinal hernia; if impulse on coughing is still present then it is direct inguinal hernia.
-It is the most important test in inguinal hernia.
-Deep/internal ring is located 1.25 cm above the mid-inguinal point.
-Midinguinal point is mid-point between the anterior superior iliac spine and pubic symphysis.
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Silk glove sign:
-Index finger is invaginated across scrotum towards the external ring. When patient coughs, inguinal hernia is felt as a slit-like sensation.
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-Index finger is invaginated across scrotum towards the external ring. When patient coughs, inguinal hernia is felt as a slit-like sensation.
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Inguinal hernia is commonest type of hernia in females.
Inguinal canal in female is called as canal of Nuck.
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Inguinal canal in female is called as canal of Nuck.
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Classification of Hernia According to Contents:
•Omentocele—omemtum.
•Enterocele—intestine.
•Cystocele—urinary bladder.
•Litter’s hernia—Meckel’s diverticulum.
•Maydl’s hernia.
•Sliding hernia.
•Richter’s hernia—part of the bowel wall.
•Omentocele—omemtum.
•Enterocele—intestine.
•Cystocele—urinary bladder.
•Litter’s hernia—Meckel’s diverticulum.
•Maydl’s hernia.
•Sliding hernia.
•Richter’s hernia—part of the bowel wall.