Abdominal emergencies — Flashcards

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

_____ for hemorrhoids is indicated after conservative therapy (e.g. phenylephrine rectal cream, Sitz baths, stool softeners) fails

_____ is a catastrophic complication of wound dehiscence, where skin itself opens up and the abdominal contents rush out.

What is the timing of perforation abdominal pain? _____

What is the recommended management for variceal hemorrhage if there is continued bleeding after endoscopic therapy? _____

Acalculous cholecystitis is likely due to _____ and _____ leading to secondary infection by enteric organisms

What is the most common type of inguinal hernia? _____

_____ occurs when both the skin and fascia fail with increased IA pressure

_____ hernias pass through the inguinal (Hesselbach's) triangle

What is tx of pancreatic head cancer? _____