GIT Flashcards
Major symptoms of UC
Diarrhea Rectal bleeding Tenesmus Passage of mucus Crampy abdominal pain
Earliest radiological change of UC seen on single contrast Barium enema
Fine mucosal granularity
Collectors in UC indicated if the patient requires (massive hemorrhage)
6-8 units blood in 24-48h
Most dangerous of the local complications of UC
Perforation mainstay therapy for mild to moderate UC and Chron’s colitis
Mainstay therapy for mild to moderate UC and Chron’s colitis
Sulfasalazine and other 5-ASA agents
Operation of choice for UC
Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis
Standard of care for UC
Colonoscopies surveillance
Earliest lesions in CD
Aphthoid ulcerations and focal crypt abscesses
Pathognomonic for CD
Granuloma
Most common site of inflammation in CD
Terminal ileum
Earliest macroscopic finding of CD
Aphthous ulcers
Favors diagnosis of Cd
Perinatal disease or ileitis on small bowel series
Treatment for moderate to sever UC
Glucocorticoids
First biological therapy approved for CD
Infliximab
Protective against UC
Appendectomy