Gastrointestinal part 2 Flashcards

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Barret esophagus

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tissue similar to lining of intestines replaces lining of esophagus b/c of acid reflux damage. May develop cancer.

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cofee ground emesis (or vomitus)

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vomit that looks like coffee grounds; lumpy dark brown or black. From old coagulated blood in the GI tract; sign of internal bleeding.

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ampulla of Vater

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small opening that enters into the first portion of the small intestine; the duodenum. The portion where the bile duct and pancreatic duct release secretions into intestines.

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antral gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach lining in the stomach’s antral region; the lower part of the stomach

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hiatal hernia

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part of the stomach protrudes up into the chest through the diaphragm. May be a result of weakened tissues by obesity or smoking.

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

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bacteria that normally lives inside human intestines but if it moves to other areas can cause penumonia, meningitis, UTI, etc.

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hematemesis

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internal bleeding causing vomiting of blood; often with burning/gnawing pain in abdomen due to ulcers or severe inflammation in stomach lining

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy EGD

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diagnostic endoscopic procedure including visualization of oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, and proximal duodenum. One of the most common procedures of a gastroenterologist.

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falciform ligament

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sickle-shaped fibrous structure connecting anterior part of the liver to ventral wall of abdomen.

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gastroparesis

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delayed gastric emptying; slows or stops movements of food from stomach to small intestine without blockage. Often due to diabetes damaging the nerves associated with digestion.

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