Topic 33 - Methods and order of digestive tract examination.

Question 1

Methods for examining the digestive tract:

Answer 1

(History)
Inspection
Palpation
Auscultation

Question 2

History which is important to know in digestive tract examination:

Answer 2

1. Eating, weight loss (chewing, swallowing)
2. Vomiting - regurgitation
3. Defecation
4. Anus (observation, palpation)
5. Faeces
6. Distended abdomen
7. Salivation

Question 3

Additional examination methods for digestive tract examination:

Answer 3

• Laboratory examination
• X-Ray(plain, contrast)
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy (laparoscopy)
• Fluoroscopy
• Abdominocentesis
• Laparotomy
• Biopsy
• CT, MR

Question 4

Order of digestive tract examination:

Answer 4

1. Head: External + internal
2. Oesophagus
3. Abdomen: Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
4. Anus: Digital rectal palpation