Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What are the most common causes of large bowel obstruction? 1st _____ ~60% 2nd Diverticular disease

_____ is characterised by superficial (submucosa) continuous inflammation

Hint: IBD

Crohn disease is characterised histologically by lymphoid aggregates with _____

Acutely thrombosed external haemorrhoids should be managed with _____ if presented in < 3-4 days

Perianal abscesses can be caused by underlying IBD, especially _____

What drug is used for refractory or fistulating Crohn's disease? _____

_____ is more common in Crohn's

Hint: ophthalmological pathology

_____ is a collection of pus that forms in the subcutaneous tissue surrounding the anal sphincter due to an infection

What is the investigation of choice for severe colitis in ulcerative colitis? _____

Acutely thrombosed external haemorrhoids should be managed with _____ if presented in > 3-4 days