Gastrointestinal system

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Decks in this class (11)

S1: general overview of GI tract function & basic anatomy
What is the purpose of the gut,
Outline the broad functions of th...,
Describe the anatomy and function...
28  cards
S2: introduction to embryology of the GI tract & abdominal wall hernias
Describe the anatomy of the ingui...,
What is a hernia,
Describe the development of the i...
30  cards
S3: salivation, swallowing & more embryology
Describe the role of rotation of ...,
Describe malrotation and reversal...,
Describe omphalocoele
25  cards
S4: stomach physiology & pathology
Describe the functions of the sto...,
Describe the anatomy of the stomach,
Describe the lower oesophageal sp...
36  cards
S5: absorption and digestion
Describe the key properties of ch...,
Describe how duodenum deals with ...,
List the secretions of the exocri...
26  cards
S6: liver pathology, jaundice & LFTs
Outline the main roles of the liver,
List acute causes of liver pathology,
Describe symptoms of liver disease
25  cards
S7: IBD & distal tract pathology
Describe the arterial supply of t...,
Describe the venous drainage of t...,
Describe the longitudinal muscle ...
45  cards
S8: GI cancers
Describe the incidence of common ...,
Describe oesophageal cancer,
List the red flags for dysphagia
21  cards
S9: GI emergencies & infections
What is peritonitis,
Describe primary peritonitis,
Describe secondary peritonitis
41  cards
S10: GI imaging
List different imaging available ...,
List the common reasons for reque...,
Compare and contrast the appearan...
16  cards
GI anatomy
Describe the location of the less...,
Describe the transverse mesocolon,
What are the paracolic gutters
13  cards

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