Rectal Diseases Flashcards
MCC of a perirectal abscess?
obstructed anal crypt gland
Order a ____ if youre unsure if its a perirectal abscess or not
CT
Risk factors for perirectal abscess?
Crohns
DM
Chronic steroid use
Malignancy
Radiation fibrosis
Trauma
Unlike External hemorrhoids, pain is _____ in internal hemorrhoids?
uncommon
External hemorrhoids are _____ the dentate line and drain into the IVC
below
Is portal HTN more of a concern with internal or external hemorrhoids?
internal
Hemorrhoids - non-Sx trmnt
Incr fiber and water
stop straining on the toilet
be more active
Topical analgesics and steroids
Stool softeners
Hemorrhoids - Sx trmnt options?
I&D if thromboses
Rubber band ligation
Sclerotherapy
Infared Coagulation
Obstructed anal crypt glands lead to _____
Infected anal crypt glands lead to ______
Obstructed -> Perirectal abscess
Infected -> Anorectal Fistula
Where are crypt glands in the anal canal?
at the level of the dentate line
Initial study of choice for anorectal fistula?
Transanal US
Pt with crohns presents with rectal pain with defecation, drainage of purulent material, pruitus, a fluntuant area with an early abscess, and appears febrile. Concern for?
Anorectal fistula
infected anal crypt gland
Anorectal fistula trmnt
- Fistulotomy
- Seton with endorectal advancement flap
- Fibrin glue
what is an anal fissure?
Risk factors of Anal fissures?
Constipation, Diarrhea, Vaginal delivery, Anal sex, Malignancy, Cancer, Infx