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Year 1 MBChB Gastrointestinal > Anorectal Disease > Flashcards

Anorectal Disease Flashcards

1
Q

What are haemorrhoids?

A

Swollen and bleeding vessels in the anus

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2
Q

2 investigations for haemorrhoids?

A

PR exam

Sigmoidoscopy

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3
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3 treatments for haemorrhoids?

A

Band ligation
Sclerotherapy
HALO

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4
Q

What is a rectal prolapse and when does it appear?

A

Protruding anal mucosal mass from anus

During defecation

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5
Q

Rectal prolapse causes loss of anal tone. True/False?

A

True

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6
Q

Difference between partial or complete rectal prolapse?

A 
Partial = anterior anus
Complete = full anus
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7
Q

Treatment for partial and complete rectal prolapse?

A 
Partial = diet or HALO
Complete = Delorme's or rectopexy
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8
Q

What is an anal fissure and what is it associated with?

A

Tear in the anus

Crohn’s

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9
Q

Patients with anal fissure tend do be … and complain the pain feels like?

A

Constipated

Shitting glass

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10
Q

2 treatments for anal fissures?

A

Stool softener

GTN/diltiazem

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11
Q

What is fistula in ano?

A

Tunnel between anal canal and outside of anus

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12
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How does fistula in ano classically present?

A

Abscess formation

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13
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3 treatments for fistula in ano?

A

Drainage
Seton stitch
LIFT

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14
Q

Blood on toilet paper?

A

Haemorrhoids

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15
Q

Why is HALO the preferred method for haemorrhoids?

A

Doesn’t cause any pain

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Year 1 MBChB Gastrointestinal (15 decks)

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