General Surgery — Flashcards

Acquired umbilical hernias occur in patients with chronic ↑ intra-abdominal pressure e.g. patients with _____

Meniere's attack duration: _____ BPPV attack duration: <1 minute

_____ hernias have comprimised blood supply to herniated tissue leading to ischaemia

Indirect inguinal hernias occur in _____

Hint: age, sex

What are the examination findings for reducible hernias? _____

Hint: 2

_____ hernias occur through defects in the linea semilunaris

Direct inguinal hernias herniate _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels

Is a digital rectal examination performed for anal fissures? _____

Indirect inguinal hernias herniate _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels

Secondary anal fissures arise as a result of _____ such as IBD, infections (TB, STI), & malignancy