General Surgery — Flashcards

The mechanism of Meniere's disease is _____, but the exact cause is unknown

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

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

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

_____ disorders ↑ risk for hernias

What management is used to encourage healing in anal fissures? _____ Alteratives: Topical diltiazem/nifedipine (CCB - vasodilator)

What is the management of incisional hernias? _____

_____ are the protrusion of internal tissue and/or organs through an abnormal opening in the abdominal wall

_____ hernias are protrusion of internal tissue and/or organs through the inguinal canal

Meniere's disease episodes typically last _____