GI Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
description of location of inguinal hernia
A
superior and medial to the pubic tubercle
1
Q
management of asymptomatic inguinal hernia vis asymptomatic femoral hernia
A
inguinal - routine referral for surgical repair
femoral - urgent referral for surgery (risk of strangulation)
2
Q
How does sciatic nerve damage in hip surgery usually manifest
A
Post-operatively this usually manifests as foot drop.
3
Q
What are the components of the Glasgow scale?
A
scale for acute pancreatitis severity
PANCREAS
- PaO2< 7.9kPa
- Age > 55 years
- Neutrophils (WBC > 15)
- Calcium < 2 mmol/L
- Renal function: Urea > 16 mmol/L
- Enzymes LDH > 600IU/L
- Albumin < 32g/L (serum)
- Sugar (blood glucose) > 10 mmol/L
