Abdominal emergencies — Flashcards

What is the diagnosis in a patient with previous abdominal surgery, asthma, and abdominal pain, anemia, leukocytosis, and a new periumbilical mass? _____

_____ is a hepatobiliary cause of small bowel obstruction that presents with hyperactive bowel sounds, dilated loops of bowel, and pneumobilia

FAP is managed with _____ at time of diagnosis

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What is the imaging modality of choice for diagnosis and follow-up of abdominal aortic aneurysms? _____

What type of hernia is associated with multigravida? _____

Hypotension, peritonitis, and evisceration is managed with _____

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What is a complication of malrotation? _____

What are the four indications for elective surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? _____

Suspected acute megacolon and cecal dilation to >12 cm or signs of ischemia may be treated with _____

Patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm may present with a decrease in the _____ index