diseases of the small intestine Flashcards

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what are the two causes of small intestine ischaemia

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mesenteric arterial occlusion

non-occlusive perfusion insufficiency

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what are the causes of mesenteric arterial occlusion (2)

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mesenteric artery atherosclerosis

thromboembolism from the heart

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what are the causes of non-occlusive perfusion insufficiency

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shock
strangulation from obstructing venous return (hernia, adhesion)
drugs (cocaine)
hyperviscosity

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when does most of the damage in non-occlusive perfusion insufficiency ischaemia occur

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during reperfusion

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5
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is ischaemia USUALLY acute or chronic

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acute

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6
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how is acute ischaemia classified

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by degree of infract:

mucosal to mural to trans,ural

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7
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what are the complications of ischaemia

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resolution 
fibrosis
stricture
chronic ischaemia 
mesenteric angina
obstruction 
gangrene
perforation
peritonitis
sepsis
death
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what is Meckel’s diverticulum

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it is the incomplete regression of the vital-intestinal duct.

tubuar structure 2 inches long, 2ft above the IC valve

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9
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how many people suffer from Meckel’s diverticulum

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2%

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10
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what may Meckel’s diverticulum contain

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heterotopic gastric mucosa

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symptoms of Meckel’s diverticulum

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asymptomatic (most common)
bleeding
perforation
diverticulitis which will mimic appendicitis

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12
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causes of appendicitis

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unknown (most common)
dehydration
lymphoid hyperplasia
parasites
tumour (rare)
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13
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what does appendicitis involve

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acute inflammation (neutrophils) which involves the muscle coat
mucosal ulceration
pus in the lumen

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symptoms of appendicitis

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vomiting
abdominal pain
RIF tenderness
increased WCC

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complications of appendicitis

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rupture
peritonitis 
abscess
fistula 
sepsis
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16
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which are more common: primary tumours or secondary

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secondary

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17
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where do the secondary tumours metastasise from

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ovary
colon
stomach

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18
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what are the 3 types of primary tumour

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carcinoid tumours
carcinoma
lymphomas

19
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what type of lymphomas are found in the small intestine

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non-hodgkin’s lymphomas

20
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what are lymphomas associated with

A

coeliac disease

21
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what is the treatment of lymphomas

A

surgery

chemo

22
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what is carcinoma associated with

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crown’s disease

coeliac disease

23
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how does carcinoma present and where does it metastasise to

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late

metastases to lymph nodes and liver

24
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describe the appearance of carcinoid tumours

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small, yellow and slow growing

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what is the most common site of carcinoid tumours
appendix
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what can carcinoid tumours cause
intussusception obstruction produce hormone like substances
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what happens if carcinoid tumours metastasise to the liver
carcinoid syndrome occurs producing flushing and diarrhoea
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what are the symptoms of small intestine perforation
pain dependent on site of perforation | may occur with peritonism
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what are the investigations of perforation
``` erect CXR (1st line) CT ```
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investigations of appendicitis
Ultrasound (1st line) iliopsoas test PR exam
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if the appendix has perforated due to appendicitis what would the pain be described as
pain is generalised with guarding die to peritoneum
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what is intestinal fluid
an inability to maintain adequate nutrition or fluid status via the intestines
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what are causes of intestinal fluid
``` obstruction dysmotility surgical resection congenital defect diseases associated with loss of absorption ```
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how many types of intestinal failure is there
3
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what types of intestinal failure fall under "acute/short term"
type 1 & 2
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what is chronic/long term intestinal failure also known as
type 3
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what is the treatment for type 1 intestinal failure
Replace fluid + correct electrolytes Parenteral nutrition if unable to tolerate oral food/fluid >7 days Acid suppression = PPI Preserve Mg = alpha hydroxycholecalciferol
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what is the treatment for type 2 intestinal failure
mostly parenteral feeding +/- enteral feeding
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what diseases causes type 2 intestinal failure
sepsis abdominal surgery complications metabolic complications
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what is the treatment for type 3 intestinal failure
``` home parenteral nutrition (preferred treatment) intestinal transplant GLP2 treat meant if its caused by short bowel syndrome bowel lengthening (KIDS ONLY) ```
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what diseases cause type 3 intestinal failure
* Short gut syndrome * Crohn’s disease * Neoplasia * Vascular * Mechanical * Radiation enteritis * Dysmotility
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what is short bowel syndrome
>200cm of bowel length is insufficient to meet nutritional needs
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treatment of short bowel syndrome
``` HPN bowel lengthening (children only) ```