Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

_____ is characterised by full-thickness/transmural inflammation

Hint: IBD

What is the management for inducing remission in Crohn's? 2nd-line: _____

Perianal abscesses are generally colonised by gut flora (_____)

What is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction in children? _____

What is the management for inducing remission in mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis? 1st-line: _____ Remission not achieved within 4 weeks → add oral 5-ASA

What is the investigation of choice for Crohn's disease? _____

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

What is the management of a perianal abscess? _____

What is the investigation for a perianal abscess when identifying the underlying cause? _____ may be used

Hint: 2

_____ accounts for ~80% of cases of intestinal obstruction