General Surgery — Flashcards

Incisional hernias occur in ~_____% of patients who have had abdominal operations

What are the examination findings for irreducible hernias? _____

What is the lifestyle management for anal fissures? _____

Hint: 2

_____ hernias are protrusion of internal tissue and/or organs through the inguinal canal

Risk factors for hernias include ↑ _____

Hint: risk factor

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

Hint: class

~90% of anal fissures are located in the _____ midline due to ↓ perfusion

What is the management for (adults) asymptomatic/small inguinal hernias? _____

What short-term management can be used for pain-relief in anal fissures? _____

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