General Surgery — Flashcards

What is the gold-standard investigation for acoustic neuroma? _____

What type of rash is seen in eczema herpeticum? _____

Acoustic neuromas are most commonly unilateral; bilateral acoustic neuromas raise suspicion for _____

_____ are benign tumours arising from Schwann cells located in the cerebellopontine angle

An acoustic neuroma affecting cranial nerve _____ presents with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, & balance disturbance

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient on post-op day 1 status-post CABG that presents with hypotension, tachycardia, and the findings below: Right atrium: 20 mmHg Right ventricle: 35/20 mmHg PCWP: 20 mmHg _____

What are the surgical management options for abdominal aortic aneurysm? _____

Hint: 2

AAA screening: If AAA is < _____cm then no further action is needed

What is the surgical management of mitral regurgitation? Patients suitable for open surgery: _____ Patients unsuitable for open surgery: transcatheter edge-to-edge valve repair

What are the indications for abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery? _____

Hint: 3