Swelling Which Appear and Disappear
Mnemonic: “CHIP” C: Choledochal Cyst H: Hydronephrosis I: Intussusception P: Pancreatic pseudocyst
Varicose Veins Symptoms
Mnemonic: “AEIOU” A: Aching E: Eczema I: Itching O: Oedema U: Ulceration/ Ugly (LDS, haemosiderin, …
Rule of 6 in Pancreatic Pseudocyst for Surgical Indication
Rule of SIX in Pseudocyst Size of 6 cm or more Duration 6 weeks or …
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Differential Diagnosis Right Lower Quadrant Pain
Mnemonic: “APPENDICITIS” A: Appendicitis P: PID/Period P: Pancreatitis E: Endometriosis/Ectopic pregnancy N: Neoplasia D: Diverticulitis …
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Differential Diagnosis of Groin Lump
Mnemonic: “Surgeons Like To Manage Various Hernias” Surgeons: Spermatic cord (lipoma, hydrocoele)/Skin (sebaceous cyst) Like: …
Thyroid Storm Causes and Management
Causes Mnemonic : “THIS Powerful” storm T: Trauma H: Hyperthyroidism I: Infection/ Illness/ Iodine load …
Complications of Herniorrhaphy
Mnemonic: “HERNIO” H: Haemorrhage, Haematoma, Haemotocele, Hydrocele E: Edema (penile edema) – rare R: Recurrence …
Ranson criteria for pancreatitis at Admission
Mnemonic: “LEGAL” L: Leukocytes > 16.000 E: Enzyme AST > 250 G: Glucose > 200 …
Causes of Small Bowel Obstruction
Mnemonic: “S H A V I N G” S: Stricture H: Hernia A: Adhesions V: …
Causes of Acute Pancreatitis
Mnemonic: “I GET SMASHED” I: Idiopathic G: Gallstones (45%) E: Ethanol (35%) T: Tumors (pancreas, …