The Endoscope Flashcards
1
Q
What are varices?
A
Abnormally dlated blood vessels with a tortuous course - associated with liver disease
2
Q
What is an angiodysplasia?
A
A small vascular malformation of the gut
3
Q
What commonly causes a Mallory-Weiss tear in the oesophagus?
A
Excessive vomiting
4
Q
What are diverticulae?
A
Blind tubes leading from a cavity or passage
5
Q
How would variceal bleeding be treated? (3)
A
- Sclerosant - injectable irritant causing inflammation and fibrosis obliterating the lumen of the vessel
- Histoacryl glue - a glue to close wounds
- Banding - rubber bands placed around varices by an endoscope
6
Q
How would arterial bleeding be treated? (3)
A
- Injectable therapy - adrenaline causes vasoconstriction
- Heater probe - burns vessels
- Clips - can block blood flow
7
Q
Which conditions may be screened for using an endoscope?
A
UC, colonic polyps, Barrett’s oesophagus
