Abdominal emergencies — Flashcards

Abdominal emergencies US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

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Abdominal emergencies Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: omphalocele

Answer:

Extra: visible abdominal contents in umbilical cord of newborn; covered by peritoneum persistence of hernition of abdominal contents into umbilical cord

Flashcard 2: Treatment for localized renal cell carcinoma is _____

Answer: surgical resection

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Flashcard 3: Acute mesenteric ischemia is associated with transmural infarction and perforation, which may cause _____

Answer: septic shock

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Flashcard 4: Aortic aneurysm may cause _ and/or _ pain, which is a sign of leaking, dissection, or imminent rupture

Answer: abdominal

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Flashcard 5: Malrotation can lead to _____ and duodenal obstruction

Answer: volvulus

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Flashcard 6: Small bowel obstruction may present with a(n) _____ abdomen and distension due to backup of gas in the intestines

Answer: tympanitic

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Flashcard 7: _____ of an anterior duodenal ulcer is characterized by free air under the diaphragm (pneumoperitoneum)

Answer: Perforation

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Flashcard 8: Left-sided colorectal carcinoma usually grows as a "_____" lesion

Answer: napkin-ring (infiltrating)

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Flashcard 9: Volvulus of the _____ is more common in young adults

Answer: cecum

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Flashcard 10: Periappendiceal _____ is a common complication of appendicitis

Answer: abscess

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Acute appendicitis

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Acute cholecystitis

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Small bowel obstruction

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Large bowel obstruction

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Mesenteric ischemia

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Gastrointestinal perforation

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Abdominal compartment syndrome

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Acute pancreatitis management

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Diverticulitis

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Incarcerated/strangulated hernias

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Non-operative management principles

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Diagnostic approach to acute abdomen

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Damage control surgery

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About Abdominal emergencies Flashcards for USMLE

These Abdominal emergencies flashcards are designed for USMLE Surgery preparation, using active recall to help you retain high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, and commonly tested facts. Each card prompts you to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, which research shows leads to significantly better exam performance.

The 240 cards in this deck cover the most important topics in Abdominal emergencies, including key mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and clinical pearls that frequently appear in USMLE examinations. Cards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically.

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There are currently 240 flashcards for Abdominal emergencies under Surgery, organised by chapter. New cards are added regularly to cover the latest USMLE syllabus.

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The cards cover high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and commonly tested facts from Abdominal emergencies. They mirror the depth and style of USMLE questions.

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