Upper GI
It is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction
What are adhesions?
A 28-year-old female presents to the emergency department with anorexia and generalized abdominal discomfort for 8 hours ago. On abdo exam, there is right sided pain when you press on the left side.
What is appendicitis?
It is Tariq's favourite to do after a long day at work
A) Sleeping
B) Netflix and Chill
What is sleeping?
A 55-year-old female presents with abdominal pain, fever, and distension. She has a history of cirrhosis.
What is SBP?
The gold standard to diagnose a 62-year-old male presented with rigid abdomen and fever. He has a history of chronic diverticulitis.
What is CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast?
It is Tariq's favourite movie
A) Interstellar
B) The Dark Knight
What is The Dark Knight?
A 35-year-old woman presents with nausea, vomiting, and generalized abdominal discomfort 48 hours after undergoing an abdominal hysterectomy.
What is ileus?
It is a symptom that differentiates volvulus from other causes of intestinal obstruction.
What is the rapid onset?
It is Tariq's favourite series
A) Game of Thrones
B) Breaking Bad
What is Game of Thrones?