General Surgery — Flashcards

Femoral hernias reside in the _____ of the femoral triangle

Hint: NAVeL

Significant ↓ hypoperfusion from severe _____ or digitalis can cause acute mesenteric ischaemia

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

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

Hint: position

Acute mesenteric ischaemia is typically caused by an emboli in patients with _____

Acute mesenteric ischaemia typically affects the _____ ~90%

Hint: vessel

Which type of hernia is most likely to present with strangulation? _____

What is the management of ischaemic colitis with signs of severe disease, peritonism, perforation, non-resolving? _____

What layers of bowel are affected in acute mesenteric ischaemia? _____

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

Hint: diagnosis