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== Welcome to the Department of Gastroenterology ==


Gastroenterology is the branch of [[School:Medicine|medicine]] which deals with study of digestive system and management of its disorders.
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This department is responsible for the research, teaching and assessment in the medical area of '''Gastroenterology'''. The department is a division of the [[Medicine|Wikiversity School of Medicine]]. The department is involved in the teaching of the '''Level 3''' [[Medical School Curriculum|curriculum]] but students are welcome to [[Topic talk:Gastroenterology|join]] in the teaching at any time if they do not wish to follow the recommended pathway.
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=== Learning Outcomes ===
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This specialty has many learning outcomes and can be classified as follows:
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==== Knowledge ====
'''MED3.4''' [[Module MED3.4: Gastroenterology|Gastroenterology]]
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Basic Knowledge
[[Category: Gastroenterology]]
 
[[Category:Medicine departments]]
*[[Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System]]
*[[Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System]]
 
Disorders of the esophagus
 
*[[Achalasia]]
*[[Barrett's esophagus]]
*[[Boerhaave's Syndrome]]
*[[Esophageal atresia]]
*[[Esophageal diverticula]]
*[[Esophageal carcinoma]]
*[[Esophageal reflux]]
*[[Esophageal spasm]]
*[[Esophageal stricture]]
*[[Esophageal perforation]]
*[[Esophageal varices]]
*[[Esophagitis]]
 
Disorders of the Stomach
 
*[[Gastric erosions]]
*[[Gastro-esophageal reflux]]
*[[Gastric tumors]]
*[[Gastroenteritis]]
*[[Peptic ulcer]]
*[[Pyloric stenosis]]
 
Disorders of the small intestine
 
*[[Duodenal Ulcer]]
*[[Meckel's Diverticulum]]
*[[Crohn's disease]]
*[[Small bowel obstruction]]
*[[Small bowel tumors]]
 
Disorders of the appendix
 
* [[Appendicitis]]
* [[Appendix mass]]
* [[Appendix tumors]]
 
Disorders of the large intestine
 
* [[Angiodysplasia]]
* [[Colonic polyps]]
* [[Colitis]]
* [[Diverticulitis]]
* [[Diverticular disease]]
* [[Familial polyposis]]
* [[Irritable bowel syndrome]]
* [[Ulcerative Colitis]]
 
Disorders of the rectum
 
* [[Rectal carcinoma]]
* [[Hemarrhoids]]
* [[Rectal prolapse]]
* [[Recto-vaginal prolapse]]
 
Disorders of the anus
 
* [[Anal carcinoma]]
* [[Anal fissure]]
* [[Anal Fistula]]
* [[Anal Warts]]
* [[Perianal abscess]]
* [[Perianal hematoma]]
 
 
Disorders of the liver
 
* [[Alcoholic Liver Disease]]
* [[Cholangiocarcinoma]]
* [[Hepatitis]]
* [[Hepatic Encephalopathy]]
* [[Hepatic Failure]]
* [[Liver Abscess]]
* [[Liver Tumors]]
* [[Liver Cirrhosis]]
* [[Portal Hypertension]]
* [[Hepatic storage diseases]]
 
Disorders of the pancreas
 
* [[Carcinoma of the Pancreas]]
* [[Diabetes Mellitus]]
* [[Pancreatitis]]
 
Disorders of the biliary system
*[[Gallstones]]
*[[Acalculus Cholecystitis]]
*[[Biliary atresia]]
*[[Sclerosing cholengitis]]
 
==== Skills ====
 
 
Proficient learning in this specialty will allow the student to achieve skills in the following areas:
 
History Taking
* [[Dyspepsia]]
 
Examination
* [[Abdominal Examination]]
 
Analysis of Investigations
* [[Full Blood Report]]
 
[[OSCE]]'s
 
==== Case Based Learning ====
[[Gastrointestinal Case 1]]
 
[[Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage]]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 03:37, 8 June 2009

Welcome to the Department of Gastroenterology


Department Description

This department is responsible for the research, teaching and assessment in the medical area of Gastroenterology. The department is a division of the Wikiversity School of Medicine. The department is involved in the teaching of the Level 3 curriculum but students are welcome to join in the teaching at any time if they do not wish to follow the recommended pathway.

Projects, Research and Assignments

No projects, research or assignments have been requested

Department Noticeboard

This department is under construction. Feel free to help in its establishment.

Assessments

No assessments have been requested

Modules Offered

MED3.4 Gastroenterology