Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the investigation of choice for suspected oesophageal cancer? _____

_____ is the most common form of inherited colon cancer

Rectal carcinoma resection REQUIRES a _____ distal clearance margin

Hint: distance

What investigation is done for staging oesophageal cancer? _____

_____ indicates left-sided colorectal cancer

Hint: haematochezia/melena

What is the management of familial adenomatous polyposis?\n_____

Odynophagia could be an insidious symptom of _____

The NHS offers _____ screening for colorectal cancer every 2 years to patients aged 54-74 years

If diverticulitis presents with guarding, rigidity, & rebound tenderness then it may be complicated diverticulitis with _____

Hint: complication

What are the most common types of oesophageal cancer? UK/Western world = _____ Developing world = Squamous cell carcinoma