General Surgery — Flashcards

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

_____ hernias occur at the site of prior surgical incisions due to fascial closure breakdown

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

Risk factors for hernias include ↑ _____

Hint: risk factor

_____ hernias cause bowel obstruction without vascular compromise

What is the management for congenital umbilical hernias? _____

What are the examination findings for strangulated hernias? _____

Umbilical hernias are soft and _____

Hint: reducible/non-reducible

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

Hint: non-pharmacological

On inspection of a chronic anal fissures a _____ may be seen