General Surgery — Flashcards

The _____ test is an examination technique for varicose veins

Describe the pathophysiology of postprandial abdominal pain in chronic mesenteric ischaemia? _____

Ischaemic colitis is most commonly caused by _____ hypoperfusion

Hint: non-/occlusive

What investigation is done for varicose veins at the vascular service? _____

Chronic mesenteric ischaemia presents with the triad of _____, "food aversion", & weight loss

What acid-base disturbance typically occurs with acute mesenteric ischemia? _____

Palpable cord-like structure with local tenderness + erythema and induration along the course of a superficial vein that do not resolve with elevation is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Varicose veins typically affect superficial veins in the _____

Patient had a AAA surgical repair and then presented with cramping abdominal pain & bloody diarrhoea, what is the diagnosis? _____

Hint: diagnosis

Varicose veins most commonly affect _____

Hint: sex