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Anal Issues & achalasia Flashcards

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What is an anorectal abscess

A

Infection in anorectal tissue

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Cause of anorectal abscess

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Anal fistula
Crohns
Anal trauma

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Signs and symptoms of anorectal abscess

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Perianal pain
Perianal swelling
Fever

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Treatment of anorectal abscess

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Surgical drainage

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What is an anal fistula

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Abnormal open connection between the anal canal and the skin of the butt

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Cause of anal fistula

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Anorectal abscess (70%)
Crohns ulcerations (30%)

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Signs and symptoms of anal fistula

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Throbbing pain worse when sitting
Blood mucus in stool
Pruritus ani

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Treatment for anal fistula

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Surgery

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What is an anal fissure

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Tear in lower anal canal usually due to trauma

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Cause of anal fissure

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Constipation
Anal trauma
Crohns
TB

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Signs and symptoms of anal fissure

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Extreme pain on passing motion
Blood in stool/ on wiping

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Treatment for anal fissure

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Fluids and more fibre

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13
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What is a pilonidal sinus / abscess

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Ingrown hair ~~ inflammation ~~ hole in skin ~~ infected

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Define achalasia

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degeneration of ganglions in auerbachs/ myenteric plexus

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pathophysiology of achalasia

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nerves in lower oesophageal sphincter do not work — LOS cannot relax — obstruction

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16
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clinical presentation of achalasia

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  • dysphagia: unable to swallow BOTH solids and liquids
  • heart burn
  • food regurgitation
17
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How would you differentiate achalasia and oesophageal cancer

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achalasia- cant swallow liquid and solid
cancer- cant swallow solids first then liquids over time

18
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what investigations would you do for suspected achalasia

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endoscopy
barium swallow
manometry- GOLD

19
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what would barium swallow show for achalasia

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  • dilated oesophagus
  • tight ‘birds beak’ LOS
20
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What is the treatment for achalasia

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  • lifestyle- smaller but more frequent meals
  • nitrates or CCB to relax LOS
  • botox to relax LOS
    -Surgery , cardiomyopathy

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