General Surgery — Flashcards

Common complications of varicose veins include chronic oedema, stasis dermatitis, skin _____, poor wound healing, and superficial thrombophlebitis

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

What is the management of symptomatic chronic mesenteric ischaemia? _____

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

What is the management of ischaemic colitis? _____

Varicose veins can be secondary to obstruction e.g. _____

Acute mesenteric ischaemia typically affects the _____ ~90%

Hint: vessel

What layers of bowel are affected in acute mesenteric ischaemia? _____

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

Acute mesenteric ischaemia has a _____ prognosis