General Surgery — Flashcards

_____ hernias have comprimised blood supply to herniated tissue leading to ischaemia

~90% of anal fissures are located in the _____ midline due to ↓ perfusion

Indirect inguinal hernias herniate _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels

Direct inguinal hernias herniate _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels

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

What is the initial investigation for anal fissures? _____

_____ hernias are worse

Hint: obstructed/strangulated

Anal fissures are described as tears in the anal mucosa _____ the dentate line

_____ disorders ↑ risk for hernias

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