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Vomiting

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Primary Presentations

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Discuss in general, the differential diagnosis for a patient with emesis. Consider timing and character of the emesis and associated abdominal pain. Contrast etiologies in infants, children and adults.
Describe the clinical presentation and etiologies of gastric outlet obstruction.
Discuss the diagnosis and management of obstructive ulcer disease.
Describe the signs and symptoms of small bowel obstruction.
Describe the common etiologies of mechanical small bowel obstruction.
Discuss the potential complications and management of small bowel obstruction.
Outline the initial management of a patient with mechanical small bowel obstruction, including laboratory tests and x-rays.
Contrast the presentation and management of partial vs. complete small bowel obstruction.
Differentiate the signs, symptoms and radiographic patterns of paralytic ileus and small bowel obstruction.

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