General Surgery — Flashcards

What acid-base disturbance typically occurs with acute mesenteric ischemia? _____

Femoral hernias pass through the femoral ring into the _____

What is the investigation for femoral hernias if needed? _____

Varicose veins are a result of _____ leading to incompetent valves

Chronic mesenteric ischaemia presents with the triad of _____, "food aversion", & weight loss

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

Varicose veins in women ↑ during _____

What is the mangaement for femoral hernias? _____

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

Varicose veins can affect _____ veins (great & small saphenous veins)