Notes in Gallbladder, Appendix, and Peritoneum

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Published	03/04/2024	{{c1::Parietal}} peritoneum lines the {{c2::inner surface of the abdominal cavity or peritoneal cavity}}.
Published	03/04/2024	{{c1::Visceral peritoneum}} lines the {{c2::visceral organs within the peritoneal cavity}}
Published	03/04/2024	The peritoneum secretes a small amount of {{c1::serous fluid}} which helps lubricate the internal organs, protecting from {{c2::friction}}
Published	03/04/2024	What are the intraperitoneal organs?
Published	03/04/2024	What are the retroperitoneal organs?
Published	03/04/2024	The {{c1::greater sac}} is the potential space between the {{c2::parietal and visceral peritoneal layers}}, typically occupied by a {{c3::small amount…
Published	03/04/2024	The {{c3::lesser sac}} is a space {{c2::posterior}} to the {{c1::stomach}} and {{c2::anterior}} to the {{c1::retroperitoneum}}.
Published	03/04/2024	What bounds the lesser sac?
Published	03/04/2024	The peritoneum is embryologically derived from {{c1::mesoderm.}}
Published	03/04/2024	What are adhesions?
Published	03/04/2024	How to treat adhesions?
Published	03/04/2024	Treatment for peritoneal carcinomatosis
Published	03/04/2024	Diagnosis for peritoneal carcinomatosis
Published	03/04/2024	What is peritoneal carcinomatosis?
Published	03/04/2024	{{c1::Hydrocephalus}} can be treated by tunneling a catheter from a ventricle, underneath the skin of the torso and terminating in the {{c3::peritonea…
Published	03/04/2024	{{c1::Peritoneal cavity's}} large surface area, rich blood supply and absorptive capacity can be used as a means of {{c2::performing dialysis}} in cas…
Published	03/04/2024	The gallbladder is a {{c1::hollow organ which stores and concentrates bile}}
Published	03/04/2024	Bile is produced in the {{c1::liver}}, collects into the {{c2::intrahepatic bile ducts}} and the right and left lobes of the liver drain through the {…
Published	03/04/2024	The gallbladder is connected to the common hepatic duct via the {{c1::cystic duct}} which marks the anatomical transition from {{c2::common hepatic}} …
Published	03/04/2024	The {{c1::distal common bile duct}} merges with the {{c1::pancreatic duct}} at the {{c2::ampulla of Vater}} and drains into the duodenum at the {{c3::…
Published	03/04/2024	The wall of the gallbladder {{c1::does not}} contain a muscular mucosae or submucosa layer.
Published	03/04/2024	{{c1::Cholecystokinin (CCK)}} is secreted when {{c2::fatty or greasy foods}} are detected in the {{c3::proximal duodenum}} signalling gallbladder to c…
Published	03/04/2024	What are the two types of gallstones?
Published	03/04/2024	The diagnosis of gallstones is primarily made with {{c1::ultrasound.}}
Published	03/04/2024	What is a biliary colic?
Published	03/04/2024	How is a biliary colic diagnosed and treated?
Published	03/04/2024	What is the presentation of acute cholecystitis?
Published	03/04/2024	{{c1::Choledocholithiasis}} is presence of a gallstone within the {{c2::common bile duct (CBD)}}.
Published	03/04/2024	{{c1::Acute cholangitis}} is an infection of the {{c2::bile ducts}} caused by an obstructing stones.
Published	03/04/2024	What is Charcot's triad?
Published	03/04/2024	What is Reynold's pentad?
Published	03/04/2024	Treatment for acute cholangitis
Published	03/04/2024	What is biliary pancreatitis?
Published	03/04/2024	Treatment for biliary pancreatitis?
Published	03/04/2024	{{c1::Adenocarcinoma}} is the most common type of gallbladder cancer
Published	03/04/2024	The {{c1::vermiform appendix}} is a tubular, blindended extension of the cecum not far from {{c2::the ileocecal valve}}.
Published	03/04/2024	The appendix receives its blood supply from the {{c1::appendiceal artery}} which is a tributary of the {{c1::ileocolic artery}} which itself a tributa…
Published	03/04/2024	The appendix has a dominant {{c1::lamina propria}} full of nodules of {{c2::lymphoid tissue}}
Published	03/04/2024	The lymphoid tissue of the appendix is involved in {{c1::B cell maturation}} and the {{c1::production of IgA antibodies}}.
Published	03/04/2024	{{c1::Appendicitis}} occurs when the {{c2::lumen of the appendix is occluded}}, thus preventing mucus produced by the mucosa of the appendix {{c3::fro…
Published	03/04/2024	What is the presentation of appendicitis?
Published	03/04/2024	What is the most common type of appendiceal tumor?
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