the butttt Flashcards

1
Q

where are the majortiy of anal fissures

A

posterior midline

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2
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what is a skin tag

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Anal skin tags are benign skin growths around the anus. These are generally caused by various pathologies of the anus, most commonly hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

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3
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secondary causes of anal fssures

A

chrones diseases
malignancy like leukemia

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4
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acute .chronic anal fissure

A

6 weeks

chronic divided into A B C

its deeper than acute
A- raised lumpy borders
B- skin tag distal to tear
C- hypertophied papillae proximal to tear

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4
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acute .chronic anal fissure

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6 weeks

chronic divided into A B C
A- raised lumpy borders
B- skin tag distal to tear
C- hypertophied papillae proximal to tear

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5
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rf

A

1.!! contsipation

pregnancy
anal cancer
psoarias , chrones

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6
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rf

A

1.!! contsipation

pregnancy

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7
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Management of anal fissures
Treatment of constipation – laxatives/fibre in diet
Topical analgesics – lidocaine cream / jelly
Topical vasodilators e.g. nifedipine or nitroglycerine
Second line treatments include topical calcium channel blockers (diltiazem), or oral nifedipine / diltiazem.

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Treatment of constipation laxatives/fibre in diet
Topical analgesics – lidocaine cream / jelly
Topical vasodilators e.g. nifedipine or nitroglycerine
Second line treatments include topical calcium channel blockers (diltiazem), or oral nifedipine / diltiazem.

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8
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what kind of blood in anal fissure

A

fresh bright red

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9
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defintion OF ANAL FISSURE

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A painful tear in the squamous lining of the lower anal canal below the pectinate line

Anal fissure is an ulcer in the lower portion of the anal canal.- NOV

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10
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complication of hemmorhoid- NOV

A

thrombosis of the hemorrhaid which can be very painful

anemia- chronic blood loss

Bleeding, inflammation, thrombosis, strangulation and necrosis.

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11
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rf for piles

A

spicy foods
constipation

portal hypertnsion

sitting for long periods of time
straining during bowel movements
obesity
pregnancy
low fibre

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12
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rf for piles

A

spicy foods
sitting for long periods of time
straining during bowel movements
obesity
pregnancy
anal sex + low fibre

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13
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management of piles conservative

A

sitz bath - warm water

topical CS to alleviate the itching

band ligation good for 2 + 3

laxatives to soften the stool
diety - increase fiber

injection of sclerosant (only for internal so 1+2)

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14
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surgical options piles

A

hemmoridectomy

LORDS

Internal sphincter is stretched widely , resulting in dilation _ disruption of fibers

BARONS

bands are applied at the neck of hemmoroids which undergo healing by fibrosis

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14
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surgical options piles

A

LORDS

Internal sphincter is stretched widely , resulting in dilation _ disruption of fibers

BARONS

bands are applied at the neck of hemmoroids which undergo healing by fibrosis

15
Q

what do we divide hemorrhoids into

A

internal(arise from superior hemoroidal plexus)

and external (arise from inferior hemorroidal plexus)

16
Q

difference between internal and external hemorrhoids

A

intenral - very little pain, but more bleeding in compariosn

external - more painful less bleeding

17
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difference between internal and external hemorrhoids

A

intenral - very little pain, but more bleeding in compariosn

external - more painful less bleeding

18
Q

novs def of hemorrhoids

A

Haemorrhoids are the angorgement of the hemorrhoidal vascular plexuses with redundancy of
their coverings. The word ‘piles’ is an alternative name for haemorrhoids.

18
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novs def of hemorrhoids

A

Haemorrhoids are the angorgement of the hemorrhoidal vascular plexuses with redundancy of
their coverings. The word ‘piles’ is an alternative name for haemorrhoids.

19
Q

symptoms

A

patients are systemically well!!!

bleeding on defecation - typically painless

can feel a lump (if thrombosed)

itchy- due to excessive mucus production

patients will compain of mucous discharge

pain is not typical except if an external thrombosed hemorrhoid

20
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what is the criteria for a thrombosed h

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it has to have been protruded to get thrombosed and it changes colour

21
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what is the criteria for a thrombosed h

A

it has to have been protruded to get thrombosed and it changes colour

22
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managemnt of thrombosed H

A

hrombosed haemorrhoids (which present as a painful purple protrusion) can be managed conservatively with ice packs, laxatives, and lidocaine gel. Patients require haemorrhoidectomy if conservative measures fail.

23
Q

what medications can worsen the bleeding

A

heprain
wrafarin
aspirin (anti-platelet)
nsaids

23
Q

what medications can worsen the bleeding

A

heprain
wrafarin
aspirin (anti-platelet)
nsaids

24
Q

investigations for hemorrhoids- nOV

A

anoscope exam
protecotscopy

24
Q

investigations for hemorrhoids

A

anoscope exam

25
Q

protcoscopy

A

looks at rectum + anus

26
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Y

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