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.
2
Q
biliary colic
possible migration of the pain
A
back;
right scapula;
right flank;
chest
3
Q
biliary colic/
tx
A
Cholecystectomy
