GI 2 (Exam #2) Flashcards
What portion of the GI tract is most affected with Diverticulosis, and why?
Sigmoid colon
- Highest intraluminal pressure
How does Diverticulosis typically present? What is the diagnostic recommendation?
Often asxs (incidental finding) - NO labs or imaging
What is the treatment for Diverticulosis?
High fiber diet
- Increase hydration
How does Diverticulitis differ from Diverticulosis (2)?
Diverticulitis is sxs AND has inflammation
What condition involves progressive/steady aching pain in LLQ, fever/chills +/- N/V?
Diverticulitis
What is the gold standard dx test for Diverticulitis?
CT WITH contrast
What is the recommended disposition and tx for uncomplicated Diverticulitis (2)?
HOME
- Abx
- F/U in 2 days
What are the recommended abx choice for uncomplicated Diverticulitis (2, __+__ vs. __)
G- anaerobic coverage
- Metronidazole + Cipro/Bactrim
- Augmentin
What is the recommended disposition and tx for complicated Diverticulitis (4)?
ADMIT
- NPO
- IVF
- IV abx
- Consult GI/Surgery
For Diverticulitis, what diagnostic test should always be performed after resolution of acute sxs, and when?
Colonoscopy 6-8 weeks after sxs resolve
What is the recommended diet for during and after Diverticulitis?
- During = clear liquid
- After (NON-acute) = high fiber
What is a common cause of overt lower GI bleed?
Diverticular Bleeding
What condition involves painless hematochezia +/- bloating/cramping, abnormal vital signs?
Diverticular Bleeding
What is the tx for Diverticular Bleeding (__ vs. __)?
- Resolve spontaneously
vs. - Admit and resuscitate if severe
What are the four classifications of Colon Polyps, and why are benign vs. pre-cancerous?
- Hyperplastic = benign
- “Pseudopolyps” = benign (inflammatory)
- Adenomas = pre-cancerous
- Sessile serrated polyps = pre-cancerous
Are Adenoma Colon Polyps benign or pre-cancerous, and what is the most common type?
Pre-cancerous
- Tubular = most common
What is the most common type of CRC?
Adenomas
- Early detection/removal vital
What are the two types of CRC, and which is more common vs. increasing in incidence?
- Left-sided = more common
- Right-sided = increased incidence
What are five important RF of CRC, and which is most important?
- Tobacco use = most important
- Personal/family hx (includes FAP, HNPCC)
- IBD hx
- 50+ years
- AA
What positive test indicates recurrent CRC?
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
What is the test of choice for CRC, and what finding may be seen?
Colonoscopy
- “Apple core” lesion
What is the recommended tx for CRC? What test should be done serially?
Partial colectomy
- Serial CEA levels
What is the gold standard dx test for colon CA, and why (2)?
Colonoscopy
- Dx and therapeutic
- Can visualize ENTIRE colon
What is the only test that can be used to prevent colon CA, and why?
Colonoscopy
- Evaluates entire colon and can remove polyps
Which colon CA screening test ONLY visualizes distal 1/3 of colon (does NOT show entire colon/right side)?
Flex Sigmoidoscopy
Which colon CA screening test is a “virtual colonoscopy”; reserved for those with comorbidities? What is a major con associated with this test?
CT Colonography
- Can miss flat/small polyps
Why are visualization tests preferred over stool-based tests for colon CA screening?
MOST polyps do NOT bleed = low sensitivity
What is the preferred stool-based detection test for colon CA screening?
FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test)
Which colon CA screening test is good for average risk patient? What should you caution with this test?
FIT-DNA (Cologuard)
- Caution false +
If a patient is being screened for colon CA and is asxs/average-risk, what is the recommended start and end age?
- Begin at age 45/50 (45 if AA)
- Discontinue at age 75
If a patient is being screened for colon CA and has a FH of colon CA, what is the recommendation (2)?
- Begin at age 40 years and every 5 years
- 10 years younger than age at which 1st degree relative was diagnosed
If a patient is being screened for colon CA and has IBD, what is the recommendation?
Begin 8-10 years after onset of IBD sxs
What condition involves 100+ adenomatous polyps → increased risk for CRC?
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
What are the two hereditary colon CA syndromes? What are patients at increased risk for?
Increased risk of extracolonic malignancies
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
- Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon CA (HNPCC)
What is the recommended screening test for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), and at what age? How often should is be repeated?
Colonoscopy/Flex Sigmoidoscopy by age 10-12 years
- Repeat every 1-2 years
What general type of malignancies are patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon CA (HNPCC) at increased risk for? Which specific type is most common for each?
Extracolonic malignancies
- FAP = Gastric/Duodenal/Ampullary carcinoma
- HNPCC = Endometrial CA
What is the recommended tx for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)?
Prophylactic colectomy
What age group is most affected by Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)? What about Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon CA (HNPCC)?
- FAP = teens (16 years)
- HNPCC = 45-60 years
What condition involves multiple family members affected and increased risk for CRC? What sxs is often seen?
Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon CA (HNPCC)
- Right-sided mass in age 45-60 years
What is the Amsterdam Criteria, and what condition is it associated with?
“3-2-1 rule” is 3 affected members, 2 generations, 1 under age 50 years
- Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon CA (HNPCC)
What is the recommended screening test for Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon CA (HNPCC), and at what age (2)?
- Annual Colonoscopy beginning age 20-25 years
- Colonoscopy 2-5 years prior to earliest CRC diagnosis in family
What group of conditions should be considered if FH of CRC in 1+ members OR personal/FH of CRC at early age (<50 years) vs. multiple adenomas (10-20+) vs. multiple extracolonic malignances?
Hereditary Colon CA Syndromes
What is the most common obstruction, and what is the #1 RF?
Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)
- RF: adhesions (prior abdominal/pelvic surgery)
What condition involves abdominal pain (periumbilical, intermittent cramping → focal/constant); bloating/distention, N/V?
Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)
What SXS is indicative of a serious Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)? What DX FINDING is indicative of a serious SBO?
- Sxs: obstipation
- Dx finding: perforation
What condition, if severe, presents as shock, motionless, hypoactive/absent BS, peritoneal signs (guarding, rigidity, rebound)?
Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)
What condition involves dilated loops of bowel and air fluid levels on XR?
Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)
What is the tx for Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) (3)? When would surgery be considered (3)?
- Admit
- Consult surgery/GI
- Trial non-operative tx first (NPO, IVF, NG tube, antiemetics, abx)
Surgery if…
- Peritonitis (ischemia/necrosis/perf)
- Intestinal strangulation (necrosis)
- Non-surgical tx ineffective
What condition involves hypomotility of GI tract in absence of mechanical BO?
Ileus
What is the most common cause of Ileus? What is another possible cause?
Post-op abdominal surgery
- Also, hypomotility meds
What condition involves dilated loops of bowel with air present in BOTH small and large bowel but NO air fluid levels on XR?
Ileus
How can you differentiate SBO from Ileus diagnostically?
- SBO = air-fluid levels
- Ileus = NO air-fluid levels
What is the most common cause of Large Bowel Obstruction (LBO), and what two specific subtypes?
Adenocarcinoma
- Colon
- Rectum
What condition involves abdominal pain (cramping); bloating/distention, N/V, obstipation, hematochezia +/- fever/chills; diffuse tenderness,?
Large Bowel Obstruction (LBO)
What condition involves dilated bowel proximal to obstruction on XR?
Large Bowel Obstruction (LBO)
What condition involves abnormal twisting of portion of GI tract, and what is the most common type?
Volvulus
- Sigmoid
In what age group is Sigmoid Volvulus more common? What about Cecal Volvulus?
- Sigmoid: 70 years
- Cecal: 33-53 years
What is the tx for Sigmoid Volvulus?
Flex Sig to decompress/de-rotate then surgery to resect and prevent recurrence
What is the tx for Cecal Volvulus?
Surgery
What three sxs are most often seen with anorectal disease?
- Pain
- Bleeding
- Lump
How does Internal Hemorrhoid differ form External Hemorrhoid by location and sxs?
Internal = proximal to denate line
- Painless
External = distal to denate line
- Painful
What condition involves bleeding with BM +/- prolapse, pruritus, fecal incontinence, mucoid discharge?
Hemorrhoids
What is the 1st line tx for Hemorrhoids?
Dietary/lifestable changes for ALL patients
What two procedures/surgeries may be considered for Internal Hemorrhoids?
- Rubber band ligation/banding
- Hemorrhoidectomy
What three medications can be considered for Hemorrhoids?
- Stool softeners
- SHORT-course steroids
- Antispasmodics
What condition involves outgrowth of normal skin/loose and flesh-colored? What is the recommended tx?
Perianal Skin Tags
- NO tx unless discomfort
What condition involves intense itching, burning; circumferential redness and irritation of perianal skin?
Pruritus Ani
What condition is the most common cause of severe anorectal pain?
Anal Fissure
What is the most common area affected with Anal Fissure?
Posterior midline tear
What condition involves severe pain during/after defecation (“passing glass” or “sitting on a knife”)?
Anal Fissure
What three anorectal disorders may be associated with Crohn Disease?
- Anal Fissure
- Perianal Abscess
- Anorectal Fistula
What condition involves obstructed/infected anal crypt gland? What can it progress to?
Anal Fissure
- Can progress to fistula
What condition involves chronic drainage of blood/pus +/- excoriated/inflamed perianal skin, palpable cord?
Anorectal Fistula
What condition is a chronic perianal abscess; can be associated with Crohn Disease?
Anorectal Fistula
What dx test can be used for Fistula if there is concern for IBD?
Colonoscopy
What is the mainstay treatment for Anorectal Fistula?
Surgery (fistulotomy)
What is the recommended tx for Anal Fissure?
Supportive (increase fiber/fluids, proper hygiene, Sitz baths, stool softeners, topical analgesics or vasodilators)
What anorectal condition is caused by HPV?
Anal Condyloma
What condition is often asxs +/- pruritus; cauliflower-like appearance in clusters or single entities?
Anal Condyloma
What is the most common type of Anal CA?
Squamous Cell CA
What is the recommended tx for Anal Condyloma (2)?
- Removal/destruction of lesions
- Topical Podofilox or Imiquimod cream
What condition involves fecal incontinence, incomplete bowel evacuation; protruding circumferential tissue?
Rectal Prolapse
What is the recommended tx for Rectal Prolapse?
Surgery
What condition involves fascia weakens and allows rectum to bulge into vagina?
Rectocele
What condition involves pelvic pressure, constipation, fecal incontinence, sexual dysfunction?
Rectocele
How are Rectal Prolapse and Rectocele dx?
Defecography
What is the recommended tx for Rectocele?
- Pelvic floor muscle training
- Pessary
What are the four RF of Cholelithiasis?
Four F’s
- Female
- Fluffy (obese)
- Forty
- Fertile (pregnant)
What is the most common type of Cholelithiasis?
Cholesterol
What is the initial test for Cholelithiasis?
US
What condition involves intense RUQ pain with radiation to R shoulder blade?
Biliary Colic (Uncomplicated Cholelithiasis)
What condition involves constant/steady pain (NOT colicky unlike name); typically lasts 30-60 minutes (<6 hours)?
Biliary Colic (Uncomplicated Cholelithiasis)
What does PE look like for a patient with Biliary Colic (Uncomplicated Cholelithiasis)?
NORMAL
- No jaundice
- Negative Murphy’s sign
What does dx look like for a patient with Biliary Colic (Uncomplicated Cholelithiasis)?
NORMAL labs
- Gallstones +/- GB sludge on US
What is the recommended tx for Biliary Colic (Uncomplicated Cholelithiasis)?
Cholecystectomy
What condition presents similar to Biliary Colic but NO gallstones, sludge or micro disease?
Functional Gallbladder Disorder
What condition is possible due to gallbladder dysmotility, and how do you dx?
Functional Gallbladder Disorder
How do you dx Functional Gallbladder Disorder? What test can be ordered to evaluate, and what is a positive finding?
Dx of exclusion
- HIDA Scan with CCK and if GBEF <40% = low = FGD
What Rome IV Criteria are used in dx of Functional Gallbladder Disorder (3)?
- Biliary pain
- Absence of gallstones
- Supported by low GBEF, normal labs
What is the recommended tx for Functional Gallbladder Disorder?
- Educate/reassure
- Cholecystectomy if biliary-like pain + low GBEF
What condition involves inflammation of GB WITH gallstones (cystic duct obstruction)?
Acute Calculous Cholecystitis
What condition involves persistent biliary pain (RUQ) lasts 6+ hours?
Acute Calculous Cholecystitis
What four signs/sxs are indicative of Acute Calculous Cholecystitis?
- Fever
- Tachycardia
- Ill-appearing
- Murphy’s sign