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Minor Surgical Conditions Flashcards

1
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what is an abscess?

A

localised collection of purulent material lined with granulation and fibrous tissue

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where can abscess occur?

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in any tissue

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what normally happens as an abscess progresses?

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points and bursts leading to drainage

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4
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what are the main complications arising from abscesses?

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toxaemia
pyaemia
sinus
skin necrosis

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what do the pyogenic organisms found within abscesses do?

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cause cell death and inflammation

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6
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what are the key signs of abscess?

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pyrexia
anorexia
vomiting
pain
swelling 
discharge (skin abscess)
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7
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how should an abscess be treated?

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establish drainage
maintain drainage
treatment with antibiotics

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8
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how should drainage be established from an abscess?

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lance with sterile scalpel blade and flush with saline or weak disinfectant solutions

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9
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what is the issue with using weak disinfectant solutions to flush abscesses?

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can lead to minor skin irritation

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10
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what may be required for deep / internal abscesses?

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surgery for resection

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11
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how should drainage of an abscess be maintained?

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keep open with regular bathing and flushing

surgical drains may be needed for deeper abscesses

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12
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when should treatment with antibiotics begin for an abscess?

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once drainage is achieved

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13
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what other medication should be considered in the abscess patient?

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analgesia

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14
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what does cellulitis arise from?

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acut inflammation?

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15
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what is cellulitis?

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non-localised distribution of pus through tissue

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what are the signs of cellulitis?

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pain
area sensitive to touch
pyrexia
generalised swelling

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17
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how is cellulitis treated?

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systemic antibiotics
anti-inflammatory medication
analgesia

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18
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what is a sinus (medical condition)?

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infected blind ending tract leading from a focus of infection (deeper tissues) tot he boy surface or mucous membrane

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19
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what is a sinus lined with?

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granulation tissue

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20
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what are the signs of sinus?

A

pyrexia
pain
sensitive to touch
disease specific signs (depends on cause)

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21
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what are 2 examples of sinus formation?

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foreign body tract (e.g. grass seeds0

anal furunculosis

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22
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what is anal furunculosis?

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deep pyoderma leading to many sinus tracts

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23
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what is a fistula?

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abnormal tract between two epithelial surfaces or connecting an epithelial surface to the skin

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24
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what can fistula arise as a result of?

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injury or trauma

congenital - lined with epithelium

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25
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what is an oro-nasal fistula?

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tract between nasal cavity and oral cavity

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26
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what are the signs of fistula?

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chronic infection
visual abnormality
physical abnormality

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27
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what is required to treat all fistulas?

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surgical repair

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28
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what are ulcers?

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the loss of the epithelial surface of a tissue (skin / mucous membrane)
shallow lesions caused by trauma and aggravated by poor blood supply and / or infection

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29
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how long to ulcers take to heal?

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slow

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30
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what are the common areas of the body affected by ulcers?

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skin
GI tract
cornea

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31
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what are the signs of ulcers?

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pain
swelling
visual appearence
secondary issues (e.g. infection

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32
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how can ulcers be treated?

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remove cause
keep surface clean
dress wound if possible
surgical treatment

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33
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what are the 4 main causes of an ulcer?

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pathogens
irritants
poor blood supply
pressure

34
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what pathogens can lead to ulcers?

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Calici virus

35
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what can corneal ulcers vary in?

A

depth

36
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what are corneal ulcers caused by?

A

trauma
bacteria (melting ulcers)
eyelash / eyelid disorders (e.g. entropian)

37
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what are the signs of corneal ulcer?

A

increased lacrimation
occular pain
occular discharge
blepherospasm

38
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how can decubitus ulcers be prevented?

A

padding and good patient management

39
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what are the signs of decubitus ulcers?

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pain
open wound
possible pyrexia due to secondary bacterial infections
sensitivity around area
restricted movement
40
Q

what are cysts?

A

abnormal sac filled with fluid or semi solid matter lined with epithelium

41
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what are sebaceous cysts?

A

cysts of the skin

42
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what are interdigital cysts?

A

cysts between the toes

43
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what are ovarian cysts?

A

fluid filled sac on the ovary

44
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what are hydatid cysts?

A

Cysts found in organs (e.g. liver) associated with echinococcosis

45
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what are meibomian cysts?

A

Cyst of the eyelid caused by foreign body reaction

46
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what are the signs of cysts?

A

swelling
visual appearance
restriction of movement
secondary problems dependent on type

47
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what is a haematoma?

A

blood vessel bursts causing blood to accumulate in tissues

48
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where can haematomas occur?

A

anywhere on the body

49
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what are the signs of haematoma?

A

swelling
pain
discolouration of skin

50
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what may a haematoma be caused by?

A

trauma
surgery
clotting
blood vessel abnormality

51
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what is a rupture?

A

protrusion of organs or soft tissue through an unnatural opening or tear

52
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what usually causes rupture?

A

result of trauma although there may be a weakness that predisposes the tear

53
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what is a hernia?

A

abnormal protrusion of organs or soft tissues through a natural opening

54
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where do hernias usually occur?

A

through the abdominal wall - umbilical hernia

55
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what are the 3 classifications of hernia or rupture?

A

reducible
irreducible / incarcerated
strangulated

56
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how are reducible hernias / ruptures corrected?

A

usually through gentle pressure applied to protrusion

57
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describe a reducible hernia / rupture

A

contents can be repositioned to the original anatomical location

58
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describe a irreducible / incarcerated hernia or rupture

A

contents cannot be repositioned to the original anatomical location

59
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what is an irreducible / incarcerated hernia or rupture due to?

A

adhesions or other complication

60
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describe a strangulated hernia / rupture

A

contents become devitalised due to the blood vessels being restricted - can lead to necrosis

61
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what is the most life threatening classification of hernia / rupture?

A

strangulated

62
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when is umbilical hernia most common?

A

in kittens and puppies

63
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what may be a contributory factor to umbilical hernias in kittens and puppies?

A

mishandling at births

64
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in the majority of umbilical hernia cases what has moved through the hole in the abdominal wall?

A

small amount of falciform fat

65
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if the hole is larger what structures may be involved in an umbilical hernia?

A

abdominal contents

66
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how are umbilical hernias treated?

A

small ones often left
larger may be treated when a midline incision is already being made (e.g. spay)
the most severe will need surgery to resolve ASAP

67
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what happens during an inguinal hernia?

A

herniation occurs through inguinal canal

68
Q

how is an inguinal hernia often seen in females?

A

swelling by groin extending to vulva

69
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how is inguinal hernia often seen in males?

A

fat or intestine herniates into scrotal sac

70
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what are the complications associated with inguinal hernia?

A

strangulation

rupture

71
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what is used to determine the severity of inguinal hernia?

A

ultrasound or radiography

72
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when is perineal hernia most common?

A

elderly dogs due to chronic constipation which leads to excessive straining (potentially caused by prostatic hyperplasia in male dogs)

73
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how does excessive straining lead to perineal hernia?

A

muscle layers break down around anal sphincter and hernia forms

74
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what are the types of perineal hernia?

A

unilateral

bilateral

75
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why does diaphragmatic rupture usually arise?

A

trauma e.g. RTA

76
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what is a key sign of diaphragmatic rupture?

A

animal quickly becomes dyspnoeic

77
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why does an animal become dyspnoeic with diaphragmatic rupture?

A

the abdominal contents fall forwards into the chest

78
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how will an animal with diaphragmatic rupture find breathing easier?

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if sitting up as abdominal contents are kept away from lungs

79
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why does diaphragmatic repair require IPPV?

A

once the abdominal cavity is opened air will enter the thoracic cavity so patient will be unable to ventilate themselves

80
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what does ventral or abdominal rupture describe?

A

refers to a tear anywhere on the abdominal wall other than the umbilical or inguinal regions

81
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hwo does ventral / abdominal rupture arise?

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trauma as there is no predisposition (e.g. RTA or blunt trauma)

82
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how is ventral / abdominal rupture identified?

A

CT or X ray

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