Small Intestinal Surgery Flashcards
Obj: Know common indications and surgical techniques for the small intestine.
Obj: Understand why mechanical obstructive disease is an emergency
Obj: Understand intestinal healing and when/why dehiscence occurs
Obj: Understand consequences of linear foreign bodies and method of removal
Obj: Understand intussusception, nomenclature, methods of definitive repair and prevention
What are the indications for small intestinal surgery
What is the anatomy of the small intestine?
How does the small intestine heal?
What are the surgical techniques for the small intestine
What is an Enterotomy?
What is small intestine resection & anastomosis? procedure?
What can be done if there is luminal disparity (one bigger than the other)?
What are the indications for an intestinal Biopsy?
What are the Post-operative considerations for small intestinal surgery?
How common is dehiscence of the surgery site? what should be done if dehiscence is suspected?