Abdo surgery Flashcards
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Which hernias can only be found in laparotomy
Obturator; Gluteal; Sciatic; Pelvic; Pudendal Hernia
Only arteries supplying rectus abdominus if patient has had CABG
Inferior epigastric
If difficult access in AAA surgery what structure needs to be divided
Left renal vein
Types of arterial aneurysm
Fusiform Aneurysms
Appear as symmetrical bulges around the circumference of the aorta. They are the most common shape of aneurysm.
Saccular Aneurysms
Asymmetrical and appear on one side of the aorta. They are usually caused by trauma or a severe aortic ulcer.
Which direction do aortic aneurysms rupture
- 20% rupture anteriorly into the peritoneal cavity. Very poor prognosis.
- 80% rupture posteriorly into the retroperitoneal space
Spurarenal AAA mx
hese patients will require a supra renal clamp and this carries a far higher risk of complications and risk of renal failure.
Features favoring a suitable aneurysm for EVAR
- Long neck
- Straight iliac vessels
- Healthy groin vessels
Anatomical relations of coeliac axis
Anteriorly -Lesser omentum
Right -
Right coeliac ganglion and caudate process of liver , IVC
Left- Left coeliac ganglion and gastric cardia
Inferior -
Upper border of pancreas and renal vein
What does the gasproduodenal artery branch into
Right gastroepiploic artery and the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery
Supraduodenal branches off it earlier
Branches of IVC and vertebrae levels
T8 Hepatic vein, inferior phrenic vein, pierces diaphragm
L1 Suprarenal veins, renal vein
L2 Gonadal vein L1-5 Lumbar veins
L5 Common iliac vein, formation of IVC
Patient has SVC obstruction, which collateral can be an alternative pathway
Azygos venous system
Internal mammary venous pathway- connect to superficial epigastric
Lateral thoracic venous system with connections to the sueperficial circumflex iliac and vertebral veins (2 pathways)
Relations of SMA
Superio- neck of pancreas
Postero-inferior- third part of duodenum , ucinate process
Posterior-left renal vein
Right- superior mesenteric vein
Branches of SMA
M iddle colic
I liocolic (Appendicular artery is the branch of iliocolic artery) I nferior pancreaticoduodenal
R ight colic
J ejunal+ i leal (12-15 branches)
Which structure does the midgut bend around to form midgut loop
SMA
Arteries encountered in each colorectal surgery
Right hemi- RC, iliocolic (+middle if extended
splenic- right extended
Left- IMA
Hartmann- high ligation of IMA
AP- IMA
A- IMA
Pudendal nerve branches
Inferior rectal - around anus, anal canal below pectinate line
Perineal - post scrotum
Dorsal penis/clotoris- body and glans of penis
Structures at transpyloric plane
From posterior to anterior, the significant structures crossed by transpyloric plane in midline are:
The conus or termination of the spinal cord L1 vertebra
Aorta
Superior mesenteric artery
Neck of the pancreas Superior mesenteric vein The pylorus of the stomach
More laterally at this level:
Kidney hila
Renal vein
Hilum of the spleen
Second part of duodenum
Origin of the portal vein Duodenojejunal flexure
Fundus of the gall bladder
9th costal cartilage
Content of rectus sheath
2 muscles- RA and pyramidalis
4 vessels
* Superior Epigastric Artery and Vein
* Inferior Epigastric Artery and Vein
6 nerves
* Lower five intercostal nerve (T7-T11)
* Subcostal nerve (T12)
Arterial supply of anterior abdomen
Lateral side (Deep Branches)
* 10th and 11th Posterior Intercostal Arteries (← Descending Aorta)
* Subcostal Artery (← Descending Aorta)
* Lumbar Arteries(all 4) (← Descending Aorta)
Anteriorly From Above Downwards(Deep Branches)
* Musculophrenic Artery (← Internal Mammary Artery)
* Superior Epigastric Artery (← Internal Mammary Artery)
Anteriorly From Below Upwards (Deep Branches)
* Inferior Epigastric Artery (← External Iliac Artery)
* Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery (← External Iliac Artery)
Superficial Arteries
* Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery (← Femoral Artery) * Superficial Epigastric Artery (← Femoral Artery)
Thoracoepigastric veins
These are Longitudinal venous connections between Lateral Thoracic Vein (→ from Cephalic Vein) and Superficial Epigastric Vein (→ GSV).
Provide a collateral route for venous return if a caval or portal obstruction occurs.
Border of ischiorectal fossa
Anterior- perineal membrane
Post- G max, sactotuberous lig
Lateral- ischial tuberosity, obturator internees, pudendal canal (Alcock canal)
Medual- levator ani, ext anal sphincter
Apex- meeting of ob fascia and inf fascia pelvic diaphragm
Most common sites for intra abdominal collection when supine
Hepatorenal Pouch of Rutherford-Morrison (Right Subhepatic Space)
Features which should be expected/ or occur without pathology on abdo radiology
- In Chiladitis syndrome, a loop of bowel may be interposed between the liver and diaphragm, giving the mistaken impression that free air is present.
- Following ERCP (and Sphincterotomy) air may be identified in the biliary tree.
- Free intra abdominal air following laparoscopy / laparotomy, although usually dissipates after 48– 72 hours.
Mushroom, caterpillar, claw, thumb printing and coffee bean sign on AXR
Caterpillar and mushroom- pyloric stenosis
Thumb printing- pseudomembranous colitis, UC, crohns, DD, IC
Claw- interssusception
Coffee- sigmoid