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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Acute Abdomen and Surgical Gastroenterology
Introduction
Acute Abdominal Pain
Pathophysiology
Peritonitis
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
Etiology and Pathophysiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Acute Perforation
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Appendicitis
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Hernias of the Abdominal Wall
Classification
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Ileus
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Intestinal Obstruction
Etiology
Pathophysiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Specific measures
Intra-abdominal Abscesses
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Ischemic Colitis
Anorectal Disorders
Introduction
History
Physical examination
Anal Fissure
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Anorectal Abscess
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Anorectal Fistula
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Fecal Incontinence
Treatment
Hemorrhoids
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Levator Syndrome
Diagnosis
Treatment
Pilonidal Disease
Proctitis
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Pruritus Ani
Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Approach to the Patient With Lower GI Complaints
Introduction
Constipation
Etiology
Changes with aging
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Diet and behavior
Types of laxatives
Fecal impaction
Key Points
Dyschezia
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Diarrhea
Complications
Etiology
Osmotic load
Increased secretions
Reduced contact time/surface area
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Gas-Related Complaints
Etiology
Excessive belching
Distention (bloating)
Excessive flatus
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Approach to the Patient with Upper GI Complaints
Introduction
History
Physical examination
Testing
Chronic and Recurrent Abdominal Pain
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Dyspepsia
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Functional GI Illness
Hiccups
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Lump in Throat
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Nausea and Vomiting
Complications
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Rumination
Etiology
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Bezoars and Foreign Bodies
Introduction
Bezoars
Etiology
Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis
Treatment
Foreign Bodies
Esophageal foreign bodies
Gastric and intestinal foreign bodies
Rectal foreign bodies
Diagnostic and Therapeutic GI Procedures
Introduction
Acid-Related Tests
Ambulatory pH Monitoring
Gastric Analysis
Endoscopy
GI Procedures for the Generalist
Nasogastric or Intestinal Intubation
Anoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Paracentesis
Laparoscopy
Manometry
Nuclear Scans
Other Testing Procedures
X‑ray Contrast Studies
Diverticular Disease
Introduction
Diverticular Disease of the Stomach and Small Bowel
Diverticulitis
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Surgery
Diverticulosis
Pathophysiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Meckel's Diverticulum
Pathophysiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
