Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Colorectal carcinoma is staged using the _____ scale or TNM

Hint: traditional

_____ indicates left-sided colorectal cancer

Hint: haematochezia/melena

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

Hint: esophageal cancer

_____ colorectal cancer is managed with a anterior resection

Hint: location

_____ of the oesophagus risk factors: - GORD - Barett's oesophagus - Obesity - Smoking - Alcohol

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

Oesophgeal cancer may present with weight _____

_____ is the most common/characteristic symptom of oesophgeal cancer

Haemorrhoids are also referred to as "_____"

What diet increases the risk of colorectal cancer? _____