Notes in Chapter_38:_Hernias,Abdomen,and_Surgical_Technology

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Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::pantaloon}} hernia is when both a direct and indirect hernia occur at the same time
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Littre's}} hernia is a hernia involving Meckel's diverticulum
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Spigelian}} hernia is a hernia through the {{c2::linea semilunares}}
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Petersen's}} hernia is an internal herniation of small bowel through a mesenteric defect seen after bariatric gastric bypass
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Amyand's}} hernia is hernia that involves the appendix
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::obturator}} hernia is a hernia through the obturator canal
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Petit's}} hernia is a hernia through the inferior lumbar triangle
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Grynfeltt's}} hernia is a hernia through the superior lumbar triangle
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::incisional}} hernia is a hernia through an incisional site
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::parastomal}} hernia is a hernia adjacent to an ostomy
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::sciatic}} hernia is a hernia through the sciatic foramen
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::epigastric}} hernia is a hernia through the linea alba above the umbilicus
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Hesselbach's}} hernia is a hernia under the inguinal ligament, lateral to the femoral vessels
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c2::Bochdalek's}} hernia is a hernia through the {{c3::posterior}} diaphragm, usually on the {{c1::left::right or left}}
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Morgagni's}} hernia is an anterior parasternal diaphragmatic hernia
Published	07/07/2024	The floor of Hesselbach's triangle consists of the {{c1::internal oblique}} and the {{c1::transverse abdominis}} muscles
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Richter's}} hernia is an incarcerated or strangulated hernia involving only one sidewall of the bowel
Published	07/07/2024	The {{c1::anterior}} border of the femoral canal is the {{c2::inguinal ligament}}
Published	07/07/2024	The {{c1::posterior}} border of the femoral canal is the {{c2::pectineal (Cooper's) ligament}}
Published	07/07/2024	The {{c1::medial}} border of the femoral canal is the {{c2::lacunar ligament}}
Published	07/07/2024	The {{c1::lateral}} border of the femoral canal is the {{c2::femoral vein}}
Published	07/07/2024	The major pancreatic duct (of {{c1::Wirsung}}) is more caudally located
Published	07/07/2024	The accessory pancreatic duct (of {{c1::Santorini}}) is more cranially located
Published	07/07/2024	The inguinal ligament (also known as {{c1::Poupart's}} ligament) eventually splays out into the {{c2::lacunar}} ligament
Published	07/07/2024	The lacunar ligament is also known as {{c1::Gimbernat's}} ligament
Published	07/07/2024	The pectineal ligament is also known as {{c1::Cooper's}} ligament
Published	07/07/2024	The vas deferens runs {{c1::medial}} to the spermatic cord structures (medial or lateral)
Published	07/07/2024	Direct hernias have a {{c1::lower}} risk of incarceration than indirect hernias (higher or lower)
Published	07/07/2024	The most common organs involved in sliding hernias in females are the {{c1::ovaries}} and {{c1::fallopian tubes}}
Published	07/07/2024	The most common organs involved in sliding hernias in males are the {{c1::cecum}} and {{c1::sigmoid colon}}
Published	07/07/2024	In a female patient with an ovary in the inguinal canal, you should ligate the {{c1::round ligament}}
Published	07/07/2024	Hernias in infants and children are almost always {{c1::indirect}} hernias
Published	07/07/2024	The Lichtenstein hernia repair uses {{c1::mesh}}, while the Bassini and Cooper's ligament repairs use {{c1::approximation}}
Published	07/07/2024	Usage of mesh in hernia repairs {{c1::decreases}} recurrence rates(increases or decreases)
Published	07/07/2024	The {{c1::Bassini}} hernia repair involves approximation of the {{c2::conjoined tendon}} to the {{c3::inguinal ligament}}
Published	07/07/2024	The aponeurosis of the internal abdominal oblique and transversalis fascia together compose the {{c1::conjoined tendon}}
Published	07/07/2024	The {{c3::Cooper's ligament}} hernia repair approximates the {{c2::conjoined tendon}} to the {{c1::pectineal ligament}}
Published	07/07/2024	Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is indicated for {{c1::bilateral}} or recurrent hernias
Published	07/07/2024	The most common early complication following hernia repair is {{c1::urinary retention}}
Published	07/07/2024	In hernia repair, the wound infection rate is {{c1::1}}% and the recurrence rate is {{c1::2}}%
Published	07/07/2024	Pain after hernia repairs is typically due to compression of the {{c1::ilioinguinal}} nerve
Published	07/07/2024	Femoral hernias are most common in {{c1::males::gender}}
Published	07/07/2024	Femoral hernias are usually repaired using the {{c1::Cooper's ligament}} repair method
Published	07/07/2024	Repair of umbilical hernias should be delayed until the age of {{c1::5 years}}
Published	07/07/2024	Inner thigh pain with internal rotation ({{c2::Howship-Romberg}} sign) can be indicative of {{c1::obturator}} hernia
Published	07/07/2024	The most common cause of incisional hernia is {{c1::inadequate closure}}
Published	07/07/2024	{{c2::Rectus sheath hematomas}} are due to {{c3::epigastric}} vessel injury and can cause a mass that is more prominent and painful with fle…
Published	07/07/2024	Desmoid tumors can be treated surgically with wide local excision or medically with {{c1::sulindac}} and {{c1::tamoxifen}}
Published	07/07/2024	A known (but rare) side effect of methysergide is {{c1::retroperitoneal fibrosis}}
Published	07/07/2024	The most sensitive test for retroperitoneal fibrosis is {{c1::intravenous pyelogram (IVP)}}
Published	07/07/2024	The symptoms of retroperitoneal fibrosis are usually related to trapped {{c1::ureters}} and {{c1::lymphatic}} obstruction
Published	07/07/2024	Mesenteric tumors closer to the root of the mesentery are more likely to be {{c1::malignant}} (benign or malignant)
Published	07/07/2024	Mesenteric tumors closer to the periphery of the mesentery are more likely to be {{c1::benign}} (benign or malignant)
Published	07/07/2024	Histologically, most malignant mesenteric tumors are {{c1::liposarcoma}}
Published	07/07/2024	Retroperitoneal tumors are more likely to be {{c1::malignant}} (benign or malignant)
Published	07/07/2024	Histologically, most malignant retroperitoneal tumors are {{c1::lymphomas}}
Published	07/07/2024	Retroperitoneal sarcomas metastasize to the {{c1::lungs}}
Published	07/07/2024	The most common omental solid tumor is {{c1::metastasis}}
Published	07/07/2024	How do you biopsy omental tumors?{{c1::Don't}}
Published	07/07/2024	Are drugs removed with peritoneal dialysis?{{c1::No}}
Published	07/07/2024	Normal pressure for CO2 in the peritoneum during procedures is {{c1::10}}-{{c1::15}} mmHg
Published	07/07/2024	Heart rate {{c1::increases}} with CO2 pneumoperitoneum (increases or decreases)
Published	07/07/2024	CO2 level {{c1::increases}} with CO2 pneumoperitoneum (increases or decreases)
Published	07/07/2024	pH {{c1::decreases}} with CO2 pneumoperitoneum (increases or decreases)
Published	07/07/2024	Cardiac output {{c1::decreases}} with CO2 pneumoperitoneum (increases or decreases)
Published	07/13/2024	Patient compromise with CO2 pneumoperitoneum is more likely in a patient with {{c1::hypo}}-volemia{{c2::Q2::What is the mechanism?}}
Published	07/07/2024	A sudden transient rise in ETCO2, followed by a drop and hypotension during laparoscopic surgery is concerning for {{c1::CO2 embolism}}
Published	07/07/2024	Treatment for CO2 embolism is head {{c1::down}} and turn the patient to the {{c1::left}}
Published	07/07/2024	Surgical technology free card {{c1:::)}}(Didn't think I should make cards over all this)
Published	07/07/2024	The incidence of vascular or bowel injury with Veress needle or trocar is {{c1::0.1}}%
Published	07/07/2024	The vein that runs posterior to pubic symphysis is the {{c1::corona mortis}}
Published	07/07/2024	A CT finding for Petersen hernia is the {{c1::swirl}} sign
Published	07/07/2024	{{c3::Above}} the arcuate line, the {{c2::an}}terior rectus sheath is composed of the {{c1::external and internal oblique aponeurosis}}
Published	07/07/2024	{{c3::Above}} the arcuate line, the {{c2::pos}}terior rectus sheath is composed of the {{c1::internal oblique aponeurosis and transversus abdominis ap…
Published	07/07/2024	{{c2::Below}} the {{c4::arcuate}} line, the {{c3::an}}terior rectus sheath is composed of the {{c1::external, internal, and transversalis aponeurosis}…
Published	07/07/2024	The nerve responsible for the sensory limb of the cremaster reflex is the {{c1::ilioinguinal}} nerve
Published	07/07/2024	The nerve responsible for the motor limb of the cremaster reflex is the {{c1::genitofemoral}} nerve
Published	07/07/2024	The possible sites of herniation following a Roux-en-Y bypass include through the {{c3::mesenteric defect}}, the space {{c2::pos}}terior to the {{c1::…
Published	07/07/2024	A(n) {{c1::Velpeau's}} hernia is a hernia under the inguinal ligament, anterior to the femoral vessels
Published	07/07/2024	Laparoscopically, all three inguinal hernias can be seen in the {{c1::myopectineal orifice}} view
Published	07/07/2024	The opening created by failure of the inferior mesentery and parietal peritoneum to fuse near the {{c2::ligament of Treitz}} is known fossa of {{c1::L…
Published	07/07/2024	The opening created by failure of the {{c2::ascending mesocolon}} to fuse with the parietal peritoneum is known as the f…
Published	07/07/2024	Does Gore-Tex (PTFE) allow for fibroblast ingrowth?{{c1::No}}
Published	07/07/2024	Does Dacron (polypropylene) allow for fibroblast ingrowth?{{c1::Yes}}
Published	07/07/2024	Direct hernias are {{c1::medial}} to the epigastric vessels
Published	07/07/2024	Indirect hernias are {{c1::lateral}} to the epigastric vessels
Published	07/07/2024	The vas deferens runs {{c1::medial}} to the cord structures
Published	07/13/2024	Why should you start CO2 insufflation of the abdomen at low flow?{{c1::To prevent rapid stretching of the peritoneum causing vagal mediated bradycardi…
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