Surgical Complications Flashcards
1
Q
nerve most likely to be damaged in carotid endartectomy
A
hypoglossal
2
Q
nerve most likely to be damaged in axillary node clearance
A
long thoracic
3
Q
nerve most likely to be damaged in thyroid surgery
A
recurrent laryngeal
4
Q
nerve most likely to be damaged in upper limb fracture repair
A
ulnar and median
5
Q
nerve most likely to be damaged in posterior traingle lymph node biopsy
A
axillary
6
Q
what can increase the risk of a bowl perf during abdo surgery
A
Use of Verres Needle to establish pneumoperitoneum
7
Q
nerve at risk in parotidectomy
A
facial
8
Q
management of an anastomostic leak
A
call consultant straight back the theatre
9
Q
difference between keloid and hypertrophic scar
A
keloid extends beyond line of the injury
