General Surgery — Flashcards

Epigastric hernias are managed _____

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

Epigastric hernias are typically located _____

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

What are the two types of inguinal hernias? ~75% _____ ~25% Direct

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

Direct inguinal hernias occur in adults due to weakness of the _____

Direct inguinal hernias occur in _____

Hint: age, sex

Indirect inguinal hernias herniate _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels

Congenital _____ is a failure of umbilical ring to close after physiologic herniation of the intestines