General Surgery — Flashcards

What is the initial investigation for anal fissures? _____

_____ are the most common type of hernias

Hint: location

Lifestyle modifications such as _____ and trigger avoidance may be used to reduce freqency and severity of Meniere's disease

Direct inguinal hernias occur in _____

Hint: age, sex

Anal fissures are described as tears in the anal mucosa _____ the dentate line

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

Acute anal fissures = < _____ Chronic anal fissures = ≥ 6 weeks

Hint: time

What is next step for investigating a suspected breast cyst < 30 years in primary care? _____

What is the best initial imaging for suspected breast cysts? _____ *bonus, why?

What is the management of symptomatic breast cysts? _____