General Surgery — Flashcards

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

Anal fissures classically present with _____ and blood on toilet paper or stool

Inguinal hernias affect _____

Hint: sex

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

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

Broad hernia classification: ~75% _____ hernias ~10% Ventral hernias ~10% Incisional hernias

Do patients with Meniere's disease have to notify the DVLA? _____

Hint: Yes/No

Breast cysts present with single/multiple lumps that are _____ & well-circumscribed

Hint: im/-mobile

Well-defined, mobile breast lump in 40 yr old. US shows anechoic lesion. Diagnosis? _____

What is the best initial imaging for suspected breast cysts? _____