Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

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

What is the investigation of choice for suspected colorectal carcinoma? _____

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

Describe what the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is... ..._____

What are the two main surgical options for rectal carcinoma?

Colorectal cancer most commonly metastasises to the _____

Oesophageal cancer may present with weight _____

_____ is the most common type of oesophageal cancer, associated with GORD/Barret's oesophagus

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

_____ colorectal cancer is managed with a left hemicolectomy

Hint: location