Abdominal emergencies — Flashcards

Suspected acute megacolon and cecal dilation to >12 cm or signs of ischemia may be treated with _____

_____ is a catastrophic complication of wound dehiscence, where skin itself opens up and the abdominal contents rush out.

_____ for hemorrhoids is indicated after conservative therapy (e.g. phenylephrine rectal cream, Sitz baths, stool softeners) fails

What is the timing of perforation abdominal pain? _____

What is the recommended management for variceal hemorrhage if there is continued bleeding after endoscopic therapy? _____

Acalculous cholecystitis is likely due to _____ and _____ leading to secondary infection by enteric organisms

What is the most common type of inguinal hernia? _____

_____ hernias pass through the inguinal (Hesselbach's) triangle

_____ occurs when both the skin and fascia fail with increased IA pressure

Abdominal compartment syndrome is managed with a(n) _____ of abdominal contents