Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 681: What is the management of haemorrhoids in secondary care, non-surgical?\n_____ > injection sclerotherapy

Answer: Rubber band ligation

Flashcard 682: When are antibiotics used in perianal abcesses? _____

Answer: If there is systemic upset secondary to the abscess.

Extra: Antibiotics are generally **not** required after I&D of a simple perianal abscess unless there is: 1. Systemic upset (fever, sepsis) 2. Significant spreading cellulitis 3. Diabetes or immunosuppression 4. Risk of endocarditis (valvular heart disease)

Flashcard 683: The average age of perianal abscess incidence is _____ years old

Answer: 40

Flashcard 684: Smoking results in: _____ risk for Crohn disease ↓ risk for Ulcerative colitis

Answer: ↑

Flashcard 685: The cause of Crohn's disease is unknown, but there is a strong _____

Answer: genetic susceptibility

Flashcard 686: Small bowel obstruction types: - _____ - Complete

Answer: Partial

Flashcard 687: Crohn's disease is more susceptible to strictures, fistulas, & adhesions because _____

Answer: of transmural inflammation → more complete loss of bowel wall integrity

Flashcard 688: What is the smoking advice for patients with Crohn's? _____

Answer: Stop smoking!

Flashcard 689: Which form of inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by continuous colonic involvement? _____

Answer: Ulcerative colitis

Flashcard 690: Crohn's disease is characterised by _____ lesions, which can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus

Answer: skip