General Surgery — Flashcards

Varicose veins typically affect superficial veins in the _____

Femoral hernias are _____ to the inguinal ligament and medial to the femoral vessels

Hint: position

Varicose veins in women ↑ during _____

Acute mesenteric ischaemia has four main causes: _____ Arterial thrombi/atherosclerosis Non-occlusive mesenteric ischaemia Mesenteric venous thrombosis

Hint: most common

_____ is transient hypoperfusion to the colon leading to ischaemic damage

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

Acute mesenteric ischaemia has a _____ prognosis

What is the strangulation risk vs inguinal hernia type? _____

What is the definitive management for stable acute mesenteric ischaemia? _____

Ischaemic colitis is most commonly caused by _____ hypoperfusion

Hint: non-/occlusive