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What primarily causes ischaemic colitis?
What primarily causes ischaemic colitis?
Which area of the colon is most susceptible to ischaemia due to its vascular supply?
Which area of the colon is most susceptible to ischaemia due to its vascular supply?
Which group is most commonly affected by ischaemic colitis?
Which group is most commonly affected by ischaemic colitis?
What is one of the common clinical features of ischaemic colitis?
What is one of the common clinical features of ischaemic colitis?
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When is surgical intervention typically required for ischaemic colitis?
When is surgical intervention typically required for ischaemic colitis?
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Study Notes
Ischemic Colitis Overview
- Caused by reduced blood supply to the colon.
- Blood supply comes from superior and inferior mesenteric arteries.
- Splenic flexure and cecum are most at risk.
Epidemiology
- Most common in older adults.
- Linked to atherosclerosis and blood vessel blockage.
- Younger patients may have it related to oral contraceptives, blood clotting disorders, and blood vessel inflammation.
Clinical Features
- Symptoms include abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and sometimes shock.
- Sigmoidoscopy often shows normal tissue, but with blood present.
Management
- Treatment is usually supportive.
- Surgery may be needed for potential complications such as gangrene, perforation, and stricture formation.
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Description
This quiz provides an overview of ischemic colitis, focusing on its causes, epidemiology, clinical features, and management. Understand the risks associated with blood supply issues to the colon and recognize the symptoms for better diagnosis and treatment. Delve into treatment options, including the role of surgery in severe cases.
