General Surgery — Flashcards
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Primary anal fissures are caused by _____ such as straining, hard stools, constipation, & anal sex
What is the management for congenital umbilical hernias? _____
_____ hernias occur through defects in the linea semilunaris
Risk factors for hernias include ↑ _____
Hint: risk factor
Umbilical hernias are soft and _____
Hint: reducible/non-reducible
_____ may be used to manage severe Meniere's disease that has not responded to other treatments
What is the final-line management of anal fissures? _____
Meniere's disease is characterised by recurrent episodes of: • _____ • Tinnitus • Unilateral sensorineural hearing loss
On inspection of a chronic anal fissures a _____ may be seen
_____ are the most common type of hernias
Hint: location
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