General Surgery — Flashcards

Ischaemic colitis is most commonly caused by _____ hypoperfusion

Hint: non-/occlusive

In chronic mesenteric ischaemia, the layers of the bowel wall most susceptible to injury are the _____.

Which regions of the colon are most vulnerable to hypoxia / ischemia? - _____ - Rectosigmoid junction

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

_____ may be used to manage severe Meniere's disease that has not responded to other treatments

_____ hernias are protrusion of internal tissue and/or organs through the inguinal canal

What short-term management can be used for pain-relief in anal fissures? _____

Inguinal hernias affect _____

Hint: sex

Meniere's disease can cause a sensation of _____ in the affected ear

Broad hernia classification: ~75% _____ hernias ~10% Ventral hernias ~10% Incisional hernias