Ischaemic colitis Flashcards
1
Q
What does ischaemic colitis affect?
A
It affects the large bowel
2
Q
Risk factor of ischaemic colitis?
A
Thrombosis
Emboli
Surgery
Idiopathic
3
Q
Symptoms of ischaemic colitis?
A
Sudden pain in left illiac fossa
Hypovalemic shock
4
Q
Diagnosis of ischaemic colitis?
A
Colonscopy with biopsy
CT to rule out perforation
5
Q
Management of ischaemic colitis?
A
Fluid replacement
Antibiotics
Patients will be fine with just symptoms treatment
