Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Small bowel obstruction types: - _____ - Complete

Crohn's disease is characterised by _____ lesions, which can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus

_____ is the blockage of the small intestine that impedes passage of intestinal contents

What is the final-line surgical management for haemorrhoids? _____ or haemorrhoidal artery ligation

~_____% of patients with Crohn's will eventually have surgery

_____ on a blood test correlates well with disease activity of Crohn's

_____ may cause watery diarrhoea and weight loss

Hint: IBD

The average age of perianal abscess incidence is _____ years old

_____ is a relapsing-remitting inflammatory bowel disease that involves continuous superficial (intestinal mucosa) inflammation of the rectum and large bowel

Which form of inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by continuous colonic involvement? _____