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Abdo exam Flashcards

1
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What to look at in stoma examination

A 
Site
What is it draining
Number of lumens
Spouted?
Parastomal hernia?
Skin around stoma
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What is a saphena varix

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Dilation at the femoro-saphenous junction

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Location of hernias in relation to the pubic tubercle

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Femoral - inferior and lateral

Inguinal - superior and medial

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How to distinguish between direct and indirect inguinal hernias

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Occlude the deep inguinal by placing finger at mid point of inguinal ligament (half way from ASIS to pubic tubercle)
Ask patient to cough
If hernia protrudes it is direct

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