General Surgery — Flashcards

Inguinal hernias affect _____

Hint: sex

Do patients with Meniere's disease have to notify the DVLA? _____

Hint: Yes/No

What is the management for congenital umbilical hernias? _____

What is the initial investigation for anal fissures? _____

Indirect inguinal hernias herniate _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels

_____ laxatives are the laxatives of choice to treat constipation in the context of anal fissures

Hint: class

Acute anal fissures = < _____ Chronic anal fissures = ≥ 6 weeks

Hint: time

What is next step for investigating a suspected breast cyst < 30 years in primary care? _____

What is the next step for complex breast cysts? _____

What is the best initial imaging for suspected breast cysts? _____ *bonus, why?