Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the management of haemorrhoids in secondary care, non-surgical?\n_____ > injection sclerotherapy

Which form of inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by pseudopolyps? _____

Symptoms of ulcerative colitis include: _____ urgency, episodic/chronic diarrhoea (+ blood and mucus); and crampy discomfort (not pain).

Small bowel obstruction presents with _____ abdominal pain

Hint: location

Perianal abscesses are more common in _____

Hint: gender

Ulcerative colitis is typically characterised by _____ lower quadrant pain

Hint: left/right

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

Hint: left/right

Ulcerative colitis always starts at the _____ but can spread up to the ileocaecal valve

What is the management of a perianal abscess? _____

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