General Surgery — Flashcards

Meniere's disease can cause a sensation of _____ in the affected ear

_____ laxatives are the laxatives of choice to treat constipation in the context of anal fissures

Hint: class

_____ may be used to manage severe Meniere's disease that has not responded to other treatments

Direct inguinal hernias occur in adults due to weakness of the _____

What non-pharmacological approaches can be used to reduce the frequency and severity of Meniere's disease attacks? _____ & Lifestyle modifications (e.g. low sodium diet)

Meniere's disease is characterised by recurrent episodes of: • _____ • Tinnitus • Unilateral sensorineural hearing loss

Anal fissures are associated with chronic constipation and a _____ diet

The mechanism of Meniere's disease is _____, but the exact cause is unknown

What are the two types of inguinal hernias? ~75% _____ ~25% Direct

What is the final-line management of anal fissures? _____