Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the management of benign colorectal adenomas? _____

What is the mainstay management of colon carcinoma? _____

What is the investigation of choice for visualising and diagnosing internal haemorrhoids? _____ (and DRE)

The blood in haemorrhoids presents as _____ and is seen on toilet paper

Hint: colour

Colorectal carcinoma should be staged using a _____

Hint: investigation

The most common presentation of haemorrhoids is _____

_____ risk factors: - Tobacco use - Alcohol consumption - Diet high in nitrosamines (processed meats) - Achalasia - Plummer-Vinsen syndrome

Hint: esophageal cancer

What is the alternative investigation for oesophageal cancer if endoscopy is not tolerated? _____

_____ ↑ the risk of colorectal cancer

Hint: condition

What diet increases the risk of colorectal cancer? _____