GI Cancer Flashcards
What is the main indication for laryngectomy?
What are the main characteristics?
Larynx cancer
Characteristics:
Permament
Can’t speak normall again
What is the main indication for tracheostomy?
What are the main characteristics?
Any obstruction/weening from ventilator/infection
Characterstics:
Reversible
No changes in voice as speak through valve
When would you investigate dyspepsia?
If red flags (weight loss/dysphagia/odynophagia)
If over 50 or over 1 month
What is the first line for ?Upper gastric cancer?
Gastroscopy and biopsy
What is the first line for ?oesophageal cancer?
Barium swallow
Oesopharygoscopy +/- biopsy
What doesa normal oesophageal look like on CT?
What does oesophageal cancer look like on CT?
What are the symptoms of a right sided colon cancer?
Anaemia
Weight loss
Pain
What are the symptoms of a left sided colon cancer?
CIBH
Tenesmus
Obstruction
Bleeding and mucous PR
What are first line tests for ?colon cancer
FBC - ?Anaemia
Sigmoidoscopy/Colonoscopy/Barium enema
What is the primary treatment for GI cancer?
Surgery for curative purposes
What score is used for colon cancer?
DUKES
A - Wall
B - Mucosa
C- Nodes
D - Mets
Need chemo if Bad Dukes B or C
What is the common symptom of pancreatic cancer?
Painless jaundice
Back pain
Anorexia and weight loss
What is the primary surgical treatment?
Whipples (pancreoduodectomy)
What are some risk factors for heptic cancer?
Hep B,C
Alcohol
Cirrhoses
Haemochromotasis
