Abdominal emergencies — Flashcards

What is the surgical management for complicated hernia? _____

Gallstone ileus occurs secondary to cholecystitis with fistula formation between the _____ and _____

What are the two most common causes of SBO? _____

Malrotation with volvulus is managed with _____

Hint: surgical treatment

How is choledocholithiasis treated? _____

_____ inguinal hernia travels the entire length of the inguinal canal following descent path of the testes

_____ hemorrhoids hurt and _____ hemorrhoids bleed

What type of hernia is considered a candidate for urgent surgery? _____

In a cirrhotic patient with ascites that presents with acute cholecystitis, what is the most appropriate next step in preoperative management? _____

A(n) _____ hernia should be suspected when the posterior wall of the hernia sac feels thickened