28/04 Flashcards
most common complication with ileum resection
Vit b12 deficiency as this is primary place of absorption
end vs loop illeostomy
loop looks like 2 ends
can you pass mucus with stool in IBS
yes
is src part of colorectal cancer
no
anastomotic leak in colorectal cancer surgery symptoms
purulent discharge Pain, Fever, Tachycardia, Peritonitis , Feculent drainage
colorectal cancer R vs L side
Right-sided colon cancers arise in the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure and/or transverse colon, while left-sided colon cancers arise in the splenic flexure, descending, and/or sigmoid colon
resuscitation means
fluids
Role of Albumin
Transporting compounds in the vlood
Maintaining osmotic pressure of the blood
Symptoms of Hypoalbuminaemia
Peripheral oedema (due to reduced oncotic pressure, fluid moves to tissues) - starts in ankles and progresses up the body Ascites
MALToma
lymphoma develops in n the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue in the stomach. The majority of tumours are caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori, and can be treated successfully using proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics.
what is ERCP a risk for
ascending/acute cholangitis