Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Flares of ulcerative colitis: _____: < 4 stools daily, no more than small amounts of blood + no systemic disturbance + normal CRP/ESR Moderate: 4-6 stools daily + minimal systemic disturbance Severe: > 6 stools daily, visible blood + evidence of systemic disturbance

What investigation is used for toxic megacolon? _____

What is the investigation of choice for perianal fistulae? _____

What drug is often used for isolated peri-anal Crohn's disease? _____

Crohn's can present with non-specific symptoms such as _____

What is the management for maintaining remission in severe ulcerative colitis? _____ or mercaptopurine

Crohn disease is typically characterised by _____ lower quadrant pain/masses

Hint: left/right

Investigation of choice to confirm the diagnosis of _____ is Endoscopy with biopsy.

What abdominal x-ray findings are associated with small bowel obstruction? _____

Patients with a perianal abcess may also have noticed _____