General Surgery — Flashcards

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

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

Hint: class

(Chronic) anal fissures can also present with perianal _____

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

Epigastric hernias are typically located _____

What are the examination findings for irreducible hernias? _____

What management is used to encourage healing in anal fissures? _____ Alteratives: Topical diltiazem/nifedipine (CCB - vasodilator)

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

What are the examination findings for strangulated hernias? _____

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