Surgery Exam 2011

1.
a. Glue ear: briefly describe the clinical picture, investigations, diagnosis, Rx,
complications and prognosis
b. List 10 words that can classify fractures by orientation/extension of fracture line
c. List 10 causes of non-union

2.
a. what are the parameters used to describe the Gustill0 Anderson classification of
open fractures
b. State the Gustello Anderson classification for open fractures.
c. What is the significance of this classification?
3.
a. Write short notes on FAST HUG
b. An 80kg 28yr old male presents with a hx of abd pains and vomiting for 4 days. His
pulse is 140, BP 80/50; RR 30. MM dry and he is confused. Calculate his fluid
requirements.

4.

a) Classify the causes of Intestinal Obstruction.

b) what are the most common causes of SBO?

c) List the principles of management of Bowel Obstruction

5.

Gastrointestinal bleeding: List the types and give the 5 most common causes of each type.

Write short notes on congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.

6.

What is Compartment syndrome and explain how and when it can occur.