Abdominal emergencies — Flashcards

What is the treatment for choledocholithiasis? _____

_____ is a type of groin hernia that protrudes below the inguinal ligament through the femoral canal.\n\nIt is more likely to be strangulated, so it should be treated with elective surgery.

Midgut volvulus is a surgical emergency that classically presents in a neonate with congenital _____, manifesting as bilious vomiting and abdominal distention.

What are the two most common mechanisms that cause abrupt arterial occlusion in the setting of acute mesenteric ischemia? _____

What is the treatment for evisceration?\n_____

FAP and marked increase in polyps since the last screening or detection of an adenoma with high-grade dysplasia is managed with _____

Hint: next step

_____ colon cancers bleed while _____ colon cancers obstruct

What are the two indications for gastric bypass? _____

Hint: Two population types

_____ for hemorrhoids is indicated after conservative therapy (e.g. increased fluid/fiber, reduced fat/alcohol, topical therapy) fail

What type of hernia requires emergency surgery requiring ex-lap? _____