Gen Surg Flashcards
1
Q
Risk Factors for pancreatic cancer?
A
SINED Smoking Inflammation - chronic panc Nutrition: high fat diet Etoh DM
Others: MEN1, HNPCC, BRCA2
2
Q
Investigation of choiuce for panc ca
A
pancreatic protocol CT
USS, Ca 19-9, Ca, LFT
EUS can be used for small Ca
3
Q
What does pilonidal mean?
A
nest of hair
I pilonidal sinus is a blind ending tract lined by epilethelium or granulation tissue
recurrent pain and abcesses typically along the natal cleft
4
Q
What are the risk factors for a pilonidal sinus?
A
Male Obese Sitting occupation Poor personal hygeine Hairy- asian, middle east, mediterranian
5
Q
What is the management of a pilonidal sinus?
A
Concervative - hygeine measures and hair removal
Surgical - incision and drainage. elective sinus excision
karydakis and bascom procedures
6
Q
Pseudomyxoma peritoni
A
rare mucinous tumour of the appendic
