Anorectal Disorders Flashcards
What is the Blood vessel, and lymph innervation of the anal and rectal canal
Arterial
=Superior/inferior rectal artery
Venous
=Superior/inferior
rectal vein
Lymphatic
= para-rectal nodes + superficial inguinal nodes
What muscle later becomes the internal anal sphincter
Circular
What controls the voluntary external anal spinchter
Inferiori rectal nerve which is a branch of the Perineal branch of the 4th sacral nerve
What control the involuntary internal anal spinchter
Sympathetic fibres from the inferior hypogastric plexus
What is the common presentation of an-rectal disorders
Pain
haemorrhage
Dysfunction
What is the 4 classifications of an-rectal disorders
Inflammation
Infection
Malignancy
Trauma
What are 3 examples of congenital ano-rectal abnormalities
Imperforate anus
Uro-Genital Fistulae
Hirschprung’s Myenteric Plexus Deficiency
What is 7 examples of acquired an-rectal abnormalities
Haemorrhoids
Fissure
Abscess
Fistula-in-ano
Ulceration
Cancer
Control of Continence
What is the Haemorrhoids and where is it located
Painful, swollen veins that may bleed
Located internal and external to the anal canal
What is the presentation and symptoms of haemorrhoids
Extreme itching around anus
Irritation and pain around anus
Itchy or painful lump or swelling around anus
Faecal leakage
Painful bowel movements
Melaena
What is the treatment of Haemorrhoids
Pain relief
Fibre supplements
Rubber band ligation
Stapled anoplexy
What is stapled apoplexy
surgical procedure that involves the removal of abnormally enlarged hemorrhoidal tissue, followed by the repositioning of the remaining hemorrhoidal tissue back to its normal anatomic position
What does stapled anoplexy treat
Rectal prolapse and haemorrhoids
What is the complications of haemorrhoids
Bleeding
Anemia
What is the symptoms of anal fissure
Sharp pain when passing stool
Followed by burning pain lasting several hours
Melaena
What is the aetiology of anal fissures
Constipation
- Straining causes tear in lining
Persistent diarrhoea
IBD
Pregnancy and childbirth
How is the symptoms of anal fissures Managed
Should resolve independently
Pain relief
Hydration
Fibre
May be given laxatives by GP
What is the complications of anal fissures
Failure to heal:
chronic > 6 weeks
Recurrence - prone to having another one.
A tear that extends to surrounding muscles
What is the medical treatment of anal fissure
- Topical nitric oxide
- Glycerine trinate pasta
- Diltiazem Calcium blocker
What is the mechanism of medical treatment of anal fissure
Relax internal anal spinchter
What is the surgical treatment of anal fissureand how does it work
Internal lateral spinchtereotomy
procedure helps by lowering the resting pressure of the internal anal sphincter, which improves blood supply to the fissure and allows faster healing
What is the presentation of perianal abscess
Painful, boil like swelling near anus
Red in colour, warm to touch
Pus near anus