Gastrointestinal

Overview  Overview dietary carbohydrates include polysaccharides, disaccharides, and monosaccharides intestinal epithelial cells absorb only

Snap Shot A two-week-old, healthy, full-term infant is slightly jaundiced. Labs show a total bilirubin of

Introduction Embyrologic deformity of the pancreas  Pancreas normally develops from one dorsal and two

Snapshot A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room because of bloody stool

Corrosive Esophagitis Caused by ingestion of strongly acidic or basic chemical Lye, HCl Results in esophageal perforation

Snapshot A 65-year-old man with a long history of constipation presents with bright red blood

Introduction Ampulla of Vater formed by the union of the pancreatic and biliary duct that is

Snapshot A 40-year-old man with a past medical history of headaches presents to his

Introduction Rectum exiting the anus secondary to weak rectal support Adult causes straining at

Overview Anal canal divided into upper 2/3 (visceral portion) that belongs to the intestines and lower 1/3 (somatic

Snapshot A 2-day-old neonate presents with bilious vomiting and irritability. On physical examination, she

Introduction There are 3 types of benign polyps (hamartomas) hyperplastic polyp most common type in