Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Whether colon carcinoma surgery results in a stoma or _____ is an individual case

_____ cancer is the 4th most common type of cancer in the UK

Oesophageal cancer may present with weight _____

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

Colorectal cancers most commonly occur in the 1. _____ 2. Sigmoid 20% 3. Caecum + ascending colon 15%

If a patient does not meet the 2-week-wait criteria for colorectal carcinoma, then they can be investigated with _____

_____ colorectal cancer is managed with a right hemicolectomy

Hint: location

Oesophageal cancer most commonly presents with _____, odynophagia, & weight loss/malnutrition

_____ is the most common form of inherited colon cancer

Colorectal cancer red flag symptoms - Palpable _____ - Iron deficiency anaemia in men or non-menstruating women - Rectal bleeding & change in bowel habit for ≥ 6 weeks > 40 yrs - Rectal bleeding ≥ 6 weeks > 50 yrs