Abdominal emergencies — Flashcards

What is the treatment of gastric varices secondary to splenic vein thrombosis? _____

_____ is a testicular pathology that presents with abdominal pain, inguinal swelling and cryptorchidism

_____ hernia = highest risk for incarceration

What is the initial step in the management of small-bowel obstruction that is complicated by fever, hypotension, and tachycardia? _____

What is tx of Boerhaave syndrome? _____

What are the indications for surgical intervention in necrotizing enterocolitis? _____

Hint: 3

Open adrenalectomy is preferred for _____ lesions

Hint: benign or malignant

What is tx of ascending cholangitis? _____

_____ is most common site of colon perforation

What is tx for incomplete SBO? _____