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sudha2015 - 03-09-11 13:18
A 62-year-old man with no significant past medical history presents with a right sided groin lump which he noticed whilst having a shower. It has been present for 2 weeks and disappears when he lies down. It never causes him any discomfort and there are no other gastrointestinal symptoms of note. Examination reveals an small reducible swelling in the right groin. What is the most appropriate management?ia A. Refer for fitting of a truss
B. Refer to vascular surgeon
C. Routine referral for surgical repair
D. Advise no action as asymptomatic
E. Fast-track referral to colorectal service
sudha2015 - 03-09-11 13:18
A 62-year-old man with no significant past medical history presents with a right sided groin lump which he noticed whilst having a shower. It has been present for 2 weeks and disappears when he lies down. It never causes him any discomfort and there are no other gastrointestinal symptoms of note. Examination reveals an small reducible swelling in the right groin. What is the most appropriate management?ia A. Refer for fitting of a truss
B. Refer to vascular surgeon
C. Routine referral for surgical repair
D. Advise no action as asymptomatic
E. Fast-track referral to colorectal service
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Re: s45
sudha2015 - 03-10-11 02:06 A 62-year-old man with no significant past medical history presents with a right sided groin lump which he noticed whilst having a shower. It has been present for 2 weeks and disappears when he lies down. It never causes him any discomfort and there are no other gastrointestinal symptoms of note. Examination reveals an small reducible swelling in the right groin. What is the most appropriate management
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Re: s45 babbu5508 - 03-19-11 16:30 C. Routine referral for surgical repair ...since inguinal hernia can lead to complications like intestinal obstruction..........
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