biliary disease overv Flashcards

1
Q

biliary colic /

common presentation

A

O:

T:episodes of intense abd. pain beginning 1 +hr after eating +

pain lasts [30 min+ 2-4hr].
commonly wake patients from sleep.

Quality +severity: severe crampy; wave

pain free period= NOT constant= NOT persistent

Region:RUQ or epigastric or across.

Radiation: pain may radiate to the back+ other places

ass. sx =NV.

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2
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biliary colic

possible migration of the pain

A

back;

right scapula;

right flank;

chest

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3
Q

biliary colic/

tx

A

Cholecystectomy

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