Hindgut Structures, Blood Supply and Innervation
- Distal 1/3 of Transverse Colon
- Descending Colon
- Sigmoid Colon
- Rectum
- Pectinate (Dentate) Line
- Urogenital Sinus
- Inferior Mesenteric Artery
- Lumbar Splanchnic Nerves
- Pelvic Splanchnic Nerves
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Assessment
- Outpouching
- Inflamed Diverticula
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Distention
- Flatulence
- Fever
- Rectal Bleeding
- Alternating Constipation and Diarrhea
- Peritonitis
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Interventions
- High Fiber Diet
- Reduce Intra-abdominal Pressure
- Stool Softeners
- Exercise
- Anticholinergics
- Antibiotics
- Bowel Resection
Intestinal Obstruction
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
- High Pitched Bowel Sounds
- Abdominal Distention
- Increased Peristalsis
- Absent Bowel Sounds
- Paralytic Ileus
Types of Intestinal Obstruction
- Adhesions
- Hernia
- Volvulus
- Intussusception
- Tumor
- Mesenteric Artery Occlusion
- Spinal Injury
- Paralytic Ileus
Colorectal Cancer Assessment
- 3rd Most Common Cancer
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Obstruction
- Rectal Bleeding
- Anemia
- Weight Loss
- Ascites
- Colonoscopy
- FOBT and FIT
Colorectal Cancer Interventions
- Surgical Colon Resection
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
- Bowel Cleansing
- Screening
- Colostomy
- Dietary Consult
- Body Image
Lynch Syndrome (Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer)
- Autosomal Dominant
- Defective DNA Mismatch Repair
- 80% Risk of Colon Cancer Development
- Proximal (Right) Colon
- Type II associated with Endometrial, Ovarian and Skin Cancers
- 3 Relatives with Colon Cancer
- Occurs Across 2 Generations
- 1 Relative Diagnosed < 50 Years Old
- Frequent Screening
- Colectomy
Volvulus Characteristics and Presentation
- Bowel Torsion
- Bowel Infarction
- Sigmoid Colon and Cecum
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Abdominal Pain
- Unstable Vital Signs
- Peritonitis
Volvulus Diagnosis and Management
- Abdominal X-ray
- Coffee Bean Sign
- Kidney Bean Sign
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Whirl Sign
- Barium Enema
- Bird's Beak Sign
- Fluid Resuscitation
- Surgery
- Consider Antibiotics
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Autosomal Dominant
- Mutation in Chromosome 5
- APC Gene Mutation
- Overexpression of Beta-catenin
- Two-Hit Hypothesis
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Colonic Polyps
- Colonoscopy
- Prophylactic Surgery
- Progresses to Colorectal Carcinoma
Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
- Autosomal Dominant
- Children < 5 Years Old
- Hamartomatous Polyps in Gastrointestinal Tract
- GI Distress
- Anemia
- Increased Risk of Colorectal Carcinoma