General Surgery — Flashcards

Which regions of the colon are most vulnerable to hypoxia / ischemia? - _____ - Rectosigmoid junction

What is the initial management of acute mesenteric ischaemia? _____ IV antibiotics NG tube & nil-by-mouth in preparation for surgery

Acute mesenteric ischaemia is typically caused by an emboli in patients with _____

Severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, major surgery (AAA repair) may cause _____ due to ↓ reduced perfusion of the colon

Varicose veins most commonly affect _____

Hint: sex

In chronic mesenteric ischaemia, the layers of the bowel wall most susceptible to injury are the _____.

Refer patients to _____ if varicose veins are bleeding

What is the management for varicose veins with truncal reflux?\n_____

What is the initial management for varicose veins? _____

What is the management of symptomatic chronic mesenteric ischaemia? _____