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Basics
Whipple procedure is when the __ ...,
What is the surgical treatment of...,
In hartmann s procedure what 2 se...
9  cards
Pancreatitis
0  cards
Pancreatic Cancer
Most common type of cancer in pan...,
Presentation of pancreatic cancer...,
How may pancreatic cancer present...
7  cards
Cholangiocarcinoma
What is the most common cancer ty...,
What are the key risk factors for...,
Presentation of cholangiocarcinom...
7  cards
Acute Cholangitis
What are the two main causes of a...,
Most common organisms for acute c...,
What is charcot s triad and what ...
3  cards
Acute cholecystitis
What are the two types of cholecy...,
Presentation of cholecystitis any...,
First line imaging for cholecysti...
4  cards
Gallstones
Medical term for gallstones in th...,
Definition of intermittent ruq pa...,
Definition of inflammation in gal...
15  cards
Stomas
The 3 types of stoma 1,
What operation requires a permane...,
What is an alternative to an end ...
5  cards
Bowel Cancer
What are the red flag symptoms of...,
What are the referral criteria fo...,
What screening test is used in bo...
10  cards
Mesenteric Ischaemia
At what vertebral level does the ...,
What are the 3 main branches of t...,
What parts of the bowel does the ...
13  cards
Diverticula
What type of laxatives should be ...,
What is the typical presentation ...,
What is the primary care manageme...
4  cards
Meckel's Diverticulum
Meckel s diverticulum is a remnan...,
What part of the bowel is meckel ...
2  cards
Haemorrhoids
What are the symptoms of haemorrh...,
What is the gold standard investi...,
What are the topical treatments f...
4  cards
Hernia
What are the features of an abdom...,
3 complications of hernia 2,
What is the complication of a ric...
19  cards
Volvulus
What are the two main types of vo...,
What are the signs of volvulus 2,
In a __ volvulus axr shows __ sign 3
5  cards
Ileus
Ileus affects the ___ bowel 1,
What are the common causes of ile...,
Signs and symptoms of ileus 4 3
4  cards
Bowel Obstruction
What are the 3 main causes of bow...,
What is the presentation of bowel...,
What are the upper limits for nor...
7  cards
Acute Abdomen
In an acute abdomen what are the ...,
In an acute abdomen what are the ...,
In an acute abdomen what are the ...
8  cards
IV Fluids
What are the 3 indications of iv ...,
In a resuscitation scenario how m...,
A person on maintenance fluids ne...
4  cards
Post Op Care
Why may nsaids be contraindicated...,
What are 3 examples of prophylact...,
What are the antiemetics used pos...
4  cards
Consent
What is the name of the legal fra...,
What are the four things needed f...,
What are the four different types...
3  cards
Pre-operative Care
What are the time frames of food ...,
How long does a patient need to s...,
A patient needs emergency surgery...
8  cards

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