Intestinal Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Which artery is most commonly affected in embolic ischaemic bowel?
A
SMA
2
Q
What are the risk factors on history for ischaemic bowel?
A
- AF and/or MI
- Pain out of proportion to tenderness
- Abdominal distension
- Shock (third-spacing)
3
Q
What autoimmune disease is commonly related to coeliac disease? Which antibodies can be present in coeliac disease?
A
- Hypothyroidism
- Anti-gliadin and anti-tTG
4
Q
What are some of the complications to be aware of in patients with coeliac disease?
A
- Iron, B12 deficiency
- Increased T-cell lymphoma risk
- Skin rash - dermatitis herpetiformis
5
Q
When might you give antibiotics in a patient suspected of infectious colitis?
A
If diarrhoea does not settle - mostly it’s caused by viruses
6
Q
How might you treat C. diff colitis?
A
- IV vancomycin, metronidazole, pip/taz
