Surgical Complications Flashcards
1
Q
Risk of hernia after ostomy reversal
A
40% with 3 cm defect
2
Q
Low anterior resection syndrome
A
Variable, unpredictable bowel function
Incontinence, post-prandial urgency
Treatment: fiber, small meals, anti-diarrhea last
3
Q
Location for ileostomy
A
20 cm from ileocecal valve
4
Q
Para-aortic nodal boundaries
A
Superior: Renal veins
Inferior: Mid-common iliac
Medial: Aorta
Lateral: Ureter/psoas
5
Q
Which splenic vessel to take first
A
Splenic artery before vein
