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ASCITES
The accumulation of fluid w/in the peritoneal cavity that results from venous congestion of the hepatic capillaries, which leads to plasma leaking directly from the liver surface and portal vein
ASTERIXIS
A coarse tremor characterized by rapid, nonrhythmic extensions and flexions in the wrist and fingers; also termed "liver flap"
Billroth I
Partial gastrectomy with the remaining segment being anastomosed to the duodenum; also termed :gastroduodenostomy
Billroth II
Partial gastrectomy with the remaining segment being anastomosed to the jejunum; also termed "gastrojejunostomy
Cholecysetectomy
Removal of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
An inflammation of the gallbladder that may occur as an acute or chronic process.
Acute inflammation is associated with gallstones (cholelithiasis).
Chronic cholecystitis results when inefficient bile emptying and gallbladder muscle wall disease causes a fibrotic and contracted gallbladder.
Choledocholithotomy
Incision into the common bile duct to remove a gallstone
Cirrhosis
A chronic progressive disease of the liver characterized by diffuse degeneration and destruction of hepatocytes. Repeated destruction of hepatic cells causes the formation of scar tissue.
Crohn's Disease
A inflammatory disease that can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract but most often affects the terminal ileum; leads to thickening and scarring, narrowed lumen, fistulas, ulcerations, and abscesses. The disease is characterized by remissions and exacerbations.
Cullen's Sign
Bluish discoloration of the abdomen and periumbilical area seen in acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
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