Here is a mnemonic I made up for the Causes of Intestinal Obstruction:
CHAGAS is Very Important in Hispanic Municipalities
Chagas disease can lead to Hirschprung's disease because the tryponosomas can destroy the ganglion cells in the rectum. Hirschsprung's is itself a cause of intestinal obstruction.
C= Crohn's disease
H= Hirschsprung's disease
A= Adhesions
G= Gallstone ileus
A= Atresia (duodenal)
S= pSeudoobstruction (neurogenic)
is Very= Volvulus
Important= Intussusception
in Hispanic= Hernia (Indirect)
Municipalities= Meconium ileus
Speaking of CHAGAS - south/central america after bite from insect.
ReplyDeleteThe most recognized marker of acute Chagas disease is called Romaña's sign, which includes swelling of the eyelids on the side of the face near the bite wound.
Thanks for the input Gary.
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