Gen surg Flashcards
What is a diverticulum?
An outpouching of mucosa through the bowel wall
Diverticula are most commonly found in which part of the colon?
Sigmoid colon
Define:
a) diverticulosis
b) diverticular disease
c) diverticulitis
a) Presence of diverticula in the GI tract
b) Symptomatic diverticula
c) Inflammation of diverticula
The leading cause of acute mesenteric ischaemia is…
Thromboembolism
What is the gold standard investigation for acute mesenteric ischaemia?
Angiography
Describe the blood supply to the…
a) foregut
b) midgut
c) hindgut
a) coeliac trunk
b) superior mesenteric artery
c) inferior mesenteric artery
What type of organisms are patients susceptible to following splenectomy?
Because of this, what long term prophylactic treatment is offered?
Encapsulated bacteria, e.g. Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Penicillin V
- Vaccines e.g. annual influenza vaccine
