General Surgery — Flashcards

What is the lifestyle management for anal fissures? _____

Hint: 2

A _____ hernia involves the ability to return the displaced organ or tissue to normal anatomical location

_____ & simple analgesia (e.g. paracetamol) is used first-line for analgesia in anal fissures

Hint: non-pharmacological

What are the examination findings for obstructed hernias? _____

What is the management for (adults) symptomatic inguinal hernias? _____

Meniere's attack duration: _____ BPPV attack duration: <1 minute

Primary anal fissures are caused by _____ such as straining, hard stools, constipation, & anal sex

What is the final-line management of anal fissures? _____

Is a digital rectal examination performed for anal fissures? _____

Indirect inguinal hernias occur in infants due to failure of the _____ to close