Gen surgery Flashcards

1
Q

dusky colon

A

infarction

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2
Q

why do antibiotics not help on foot ulcer

A

needs drainage

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3
Q

rectal stuff - too painful to examine

A

examination under aesthetic

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4
Q

screening for AAA

A

abd USS

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5
Q

screening for colon cancer in what FH

and when

A

more than 2 relatives

35-45 colonoscopy

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6
Q

birds beak/rats tail

A

achalasia

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7
Q

nutcracker oesophagus

A

denotes distal peristaltic contractions >180mmHg leading to pain
nitrates, sublingual nifedipine, sildefanil

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8
Q

old lady constipation bleeding and abdominal pain

A

diverticulitis

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9
Q

alcohol PMH of gallstones and epigastric pain

A

pancreatitis

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10
Q

shoulder pain and abdominal pain

A

cholecystitis

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11
Q

women bilateral lymphedema

A

pelvic USS

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12
Q

retired chef
leg lymphoedemea
dark ankle discolouration

A

doppler USS

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13
Q

saphena varix is what

A

dilatation of the saphenous vein at its junction with the femoral vein at the groin
disappears when patient lies down
cough reflex
bluish tinge and venous hum

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