USMLE Content Outline Topic: Small & Lar...

Approach to workup of cholangitis, chronic cholecystitis, Gallstone Ileus, Cholangiocarcinoma including Klatskin tumor, Carcinoma of GB and Pancreas At the end some house-cleaning on iatrogenic complications of gallstone disease after ERCP and other procedures are discussed (incl ... Show More

Question-based Review of Cholecystitis workup and management followed by addressing the complications of cholecystectomy. 

Both Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects of gallstone disorders are discussed followed by important hints on differential diagnosis of gallstone disease from one another and from their complications, most specifically from cholecystitis and cholangitis. 

Wide ranging and detailed review of hepatobiliary disorders. 

Radiology read to you! Andrew reads our small bowel obstruction article to abdominal radiologist Michael Hartung. Includes tips for CT reporting and how to recognise closed-loop obstructions. Plus, Frank and Andrew randomly chat about a prime number of cicadas! Abdominal CT Essen ... Show More

Continuing our review down aerodigestive tract, in this section we review small intestinal disorders. 

Review of small bowel obstruction for radiology board review. Download the free study guide on this episode and access other educational materials at theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed! Mentioned in this episode:Board Vitals Discount CodeReady to ace your exams with Board ... Show More

In this episode, Dr. Xin, a neurology specialist registrar based in Oxford, is joined by Dr. Naz, a specialty registrar in care of the elderly and general medicine. Together, they discuss the use of laxatives, antiemetics, and pain management strategies for patients experiencing ... Show More

🔹 High-yield reversible causes of constipation? (02:26)🔹 Which type of fiber is more helpful? And is more hydration really better? And bulk-forming laxatives (9:03)🔹 Osmotic vs Stimulant Laxatives (15:06)🔹 Suppositories and enemas? (25:39)🔹Best practices with opioid induced ... Show More

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Review of bowel fluoroscopy for radiology board exams. Check out the free downloadable study guide for this and other episodes by clicking here. Prepare to succeed!Mentioned in this episode:Board Vitals Discount CodeReady to ace your exams with Board Vitals? Unlock a 10% discount ... Show More

Why are we still treating acute uncomplicated diverticulitis with antibiotics? There is plenty of evidence from several randomized controlled trials demonstrating that symptomatic management alone yields similar results. If we should continue prescribing antibiotics for acute unc ... Show More