Post-op care — Flashcards

What surgical procedure is associated with fat embolus? _____

Benign prostatic hyperplasia may be treated with surgical resection, with the gold standard being the _____ procedure

Does a vasectomy change the volume of ejaculate substantially?_____

What is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism?_____

Cutaneous healing by _____ intention is when the wound edges are brought together (e.g. suturing a surgical incision)

Craniopharyngiomas tend to recur after _____

In a renal transplant a patient presenting with fever and leakage of urine into the pelvic cavity 5 - 10 days following the transplant most likely has _____

If a women undergoes prophylactic mastectomy, can she still develop breast cancer?_____

What is the treatment for mitral valve prolapse (Barlow syndrome)?_____

Short bowel syndrome is most commonly seen in patients who have had _____