Hernias — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: _____ are indicated when there is diagnostic uncertainty or plans for surgery in urinary incontinence

Answer: Urodynamic Studies

Flashcard 2: Infective endocarditis causing congestive cardiac failure is an indication for _____

Answer: emergency valve replacement surgery

Flashcard 3: Appendectomy for _____ is a risk factor for tubal infertility.

Answer: ruptured appendicitis

Extra: Simple, non-perforated appendicitis does not statistically increase the risk of tubal factor infertility. Pelvic abscess or peritonitis following rupture can lead to adhesions affecting the fallopian tubes.

Flashcard 4: _____ is the first-line imaging in peripheral artery disease

Answer: Duplex ultrasound

Flashcard 5: Atrial fibrillation is a risk factor for _____ acute limb ischaemia

Answer: embolic

Flashcard 6: _____ can precede the devlopment of an arterial thrombus if it is accidentally injected into an artery instead of a vein

Answer: Heroin Use

Flashcard 7: An ABPI value of >1 can indicate vessel calcification common in _____

Answer: diabetics

Flashcard 8: The most common cause of reduced blood flow to the calf muscles is stenosis in the _____

Answer: Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA)

Flashcard 9: Diverticula are most commonly found in the _____

Answer: sigmoid colon

Flashcard 10: Perianal Abcesses may also present with spiking _____

Answer: temperatures