Topic Introduction

The understanding of conditions affecting the liver, biliary tract and gall bladder has rapidly increased over the last 30 years. With this understanding of their pathophysiology has also come better diagnostic modalities and minimally invasive interventions that have reduced the morbidity associated with surgery in the pancreaticobiliary system. 

This chapter sets out to help the final year student have a better understanding on the clinical relevance of the pathophysiology of these diseases, type and choice of diagnostic modalities and the management of more common diseases in the system

Topic Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. To understand the epidemiology of pancreaticobiliary diseases
2. To understand the pathophysiology of common diseases of the pancreaticobiliary system
3. To rationally set up the diagnostic pathway for a patient presenting with these conditions
4. To be able to appropriately outline the treatment modalities for patients with pancreaticobiliary diseases
5. To be conversant with current trends in the management of the diseases

Topic Learning Activities/Tasks

The learning activities in this chapter shall include

e.g

1. Self directed reading of the course material
2. Watch the lecturer videos provided
3. Participate in the class discussion
4. Take part in the discussion of appropriate case discussion
5. Clerk and present patients with these pathologies at clinical ward rounds and specialists outpatient clinics
6. Complete the quizzes
7. Timely complete the weekly write ups during the rotation

Assignments and Activities

 Lecture videos availed 

1. Cholelithiasis- https://youtu.be/FCdVoVqMcWc

2. Pancreatitis- Acute panctreatitis https://youtu.be/Xz_mJ8ESbPI

                        Chronic pancreatitis- https://youtu.be/msMFeTWhSi4

3. Malignant causes of obstructive jaundice - pending an upload

We will also have case scenarios discussed at whole class sessions to evaluate the understanding of the topics studied in this section