upper GI surgery Flashcards
1
Q
oesophageal Ca: adenocarcinoma risk factors
A
obesity
GORD –> Barrett’s oesophagus
2
Q
oesophageal Ca: squamous cell carcinoma risk factors
A
smoking
alchol
3
Q
stomach Ca: modifiable risk factors
A
H. pyori infection
alcohol
smoking
excessive consumption salted fish, pickled veg. cured meats
4
Q
Stomach Ca alarm symptoms
A
anaemia loss of weight anorezia recent onset of progressive symptoms masses, maleana/haematemesis swallowing difficulty