General Surgery — Flashcards

Varicose veins typically affect superficial veins in the _____

The _____ test is an examination technique for varicose veins

_____ is a sudden & severe ↓ in bowel perfusion leading to ischaemia & necrosis

_____ are dilated, tortuous, & elongated veins that are > 3mm in size

Femoral hernias pass through the femoral ring into the _____

What is the management of symptomatic chronic mesenteric ischaemia? _____

Varicose veins can be secondary to obstruction e.g. _____

_____ is ↓ bowel perfusion due to atherosclerotic narrowing of the mesenteric arteries leading to "intestinal angina"

Femoral hernias are _____ to the inguinal ligament and medial to the femoral vessels

Hint: position

Severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, major surgery (AAA repair) may cause _____ due to ↓ reduced perfusion of the colon