Colorectal Flashcards
1
Q
A 40-year-old woman is suspected of suffering from faecal incontinence. Which investigation is most likely to lead to a diagnosis?
A
Anorectal physiology studies
2
Q
Anorectal physiology studies
A
Topical glyceryl trinitrate ointment [1st line for anal fissure]
3
Q
Haemarrohoids tx
A
Injection sclerotherapy
4
Q
The following are all possible features of right sided colonic tumours EXCEPT?
A
True = weight loss, hepatomegaly, IDA, abd pain False = Vit B12 def anemia
5
Q
The following are all complications of ileostomy formation EXCEPT?
A
false = intrahepatic calculi
renal calculi are a possible complication
6
Q
Tx of life threatening C diff infection
A
In life-threatening Clostridium difficile infection treatment is with ORAL vancomycin and IV metronidazole
