Small Intestines

Question 1

Site of short chain fatty acid absorption:

Answer 1

Colon

Question 2

Causes of paralytic ileus

Answer 2

Postop
Hypokalemia
Peritonitis
Opiates
Anticholinergics
Hemoperitoneum
Retroperitoneal hematoma

Question 3

Peutz-Jegher’s Syndrome

Answer 3

Syndrome characterized by development of benign hemartomatous polyps throughout the GI tract and hyperpigemented macules on the lips and oral mucosa

Question 4

Gardner Syndrome

Answer 4

Autosomal Dominant Disorder
Leads to the development of a high number of colonic polyps, as well as many other types of tumors.
Polyps predispose to the development of colon cancer.
Other tumors include: desmoid tumors, osteomas of the skull, thyroid cancer, epidermoid cysts, and fibromas.

Question 5

Enteroclysis =

Answer 5

Radiographic technique in which radionuclide contrast is injected into the duodenum via a nasal tube.

This is very good for detecting masses in the small intestine

Question 6

Risk factors for SI adenocarcinoma:

Answer 6

Crohn’s
Peutz-Jegher
Celiac Disease
FAP

Question 7

Risk factors for SI lymphomas:

Answer 7

Celiac’s
Immunodeficient state
Autoimmune disorders