GI Surgery

Question 1

In gallstone ileus, a plain abdominal film classically shows

Answer 1

small bowel obstruction and air in biliary tree

Question 2

Where would an ileostomy stoma typically be found and name it’s two features?

Answer 2

Right Iliac Fossa

Spouted and Liquid Output

Question 3

Name two features of colostomy?

Answer 3

Flushed apperance with solid output

Question 4

Name the cause of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia?

Answer 4

Embolism resulting in occlusion of artery which supplies small bowel

Question 5

Which arrythmia is typically associated with acute mesenteric ischaemia?

Answer 5

Atrial Fibrillation

Question 6

What is the treatment for acute mesenteric ischemia?

Answer 6

Immediate Laparotomy

Question 7

90% of Anal Cancers are what type?

Answer 7

Squamous Cell

Question 8

How do anal cancers spread?

Answer 8

Inguinal or Pelvic Lymph Nodes

Question 9

Risk Factors for Anal Cancers?

Answer 9

HPV (16 or 18)

Question 10

Presentation of Anal Cancer? (3)

Answer 10

Pain
Palpable Lesion
Faecal Incontinence

Question 11

<6 Week Anal Fissure is classified as?

Answer 11

Chronic

Question 12

Risk Factors for Anal Fissure (3)

Answer 12

Constipation
IBD
STI

Question 13

Symptoms of Anal Fissure? (2)

Answer 13

Painful Bright Red Bleeding

Question 14

90% of Anal Fissures are found?

Answer 14

Posterior

Question 15

Treatment of Anal Fissures (3)

Answer 15

Bulk forming laxative
GTN Topical
Sphincterectomy