Anorectal Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is the cause of anal fissure?
A
traumatic stooling
anal spasm
anal muscular senosis
anodermal ischemia
anal stricture
atypical etiologies - HIV, syphilis
2
Q
what is the presentation of anal fissure?
A
anal pain
anal itching
outlet bleeding
3
Q
treatment for anal fissure
A
if not surgical
high fiber diet with supplement
warm baths
nitrates, Ca+ channel blockers
seroid creams
4
Q
how does a thrombosed exeternal hemorrhoid present?
A
constant pain
protrusion
bleeding
5
Q
what is the presentation for perianal abscess?
A
erythema
induration
swelling
drainage - sometimes minimal
6
Q
who is at risk for perianal abscess?
A
people with Chron’s disease
7
Q
pilonidal cysts are treated how?
A
I & D in ER
Bascom procedure
Flap procedure
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