Colonic diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what are complications of diverticular disease
A
pericolic abscess perforation haemorrhage fistula stricture
2
Q
who get ischaemic colitis
A
elderly
3
Q
what artery is most likely being occluded in ischaemic colitis
A
inferior mesenteric artery
4
Q
what is colonic angiodysplasia
A
submucosal leaks of blood
usually right side of colon
5
Q
what is a sigmoid volvulus
A
sigmoid bowel twists on mesentery and may become gangrenous
6
Q
what are some reasons for pseudo-obstructions
A
elderly/debiliatated
hypoxia
biochemistry
7
Q
key characteristics of IBS
A
relief of pain on defecation
mucous stool
worse after eating
