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1
Q

what metabolism occurs in colon?

A

K and H2O

2
Q

diarrhea

constipation

A

> /=3 loose/liquid BM/day

<3 BM/week

3
Q

MC polyp

A

tubular

villous has higher malignancy potential

4
Q

FAP

A

100% chance of cancer by age 40

5
Q

surgical optinos for FAP

A

TPC (total proctocolectomy) with ileo-anal-J-pouch

TAC with ileo-rectal anastomosis

6
Q

which has higher malignancy potential, crohns or UC?

A

UC

7
Q

MCC LBO

A

cancer, “apple core”

presents with constipation/obstipation

8
Q

surigcal options for diverticulitis

A

Sigmoid resection-take out sigmoid and attach descending colon to rectum
Hartman procedure-take sigmoid out and use colostomy (reversible)
Sigmoid resection with temporary loop ileostomy
Subtotal colectomy

9
Q

internal vs

external hemmorhoids

A

painless, BRBPR

sudden, severe pain