Colon Flashcards

1
Q

3 scenarios to keep in mind for catch colon cancer?

A

ASX screen
Iron deficiency and old male
Pencil thin poop, weight loss,

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2
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If we suspect colon cancer, what test do we do?

A

Colonoscopy

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3
Q

If on colonoscopy we have cancer what do we do next?

What about if we find FAP?

A

CT and chemo

Take colon out

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4
Q

Good polyps and bad polyps?

A

Pedunculated and tubular

Sessile and villus

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5
Q

When do UC patients start getting colonoscopies every year?

A

8 years post diagnosis, every year. Also get colectomy

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6
Q

What is the main difference between internal hemorrhoids and external?
How to treat each one?

A

Internal bleed and dont hurt
External dont bleed and hurt

Band internal, resection external

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7
Q

Surgery for anal fissure?

A

Lateral internal sphincteronomy

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8
Q

What is the type and cause of anal cancer?

Pt population getting it?

A

SCC, HPV

Anoreceptive sex

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9
Q

Treatment for anal cancer?

A

Chemo and rad

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