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Goitre

What is a goitre? How do you assess it? What are the complications of thyroidectomy that you really ought to know about as a junior doctor? Sam takes you through the answers to these questions and more

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Groin Hernias (Inguinal & Femoral)

Inguinal and femoral hernias need not be confusing. In this tutorial you will be presented with colourful diagrams and animations to cover important areas, such as the anatomy of what goes on in these two conditions, the examination of groin hernias and a simple explanation of the difference between incarceration, strangulation and obstruction, in and amongst a systematic look at the clinical topic.

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Anal Fissure

Anal fissure can cause anal pain and rectal bleeding. Danny goes through history and examination findings, some important differential diagnoses and the investigations that might become relevant. Finally, there is a run through of conservative, medical and surgical management of this very common condition.

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Appendicitis

Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies. In this tutorial, Danny takes you through the salient clinical aspects, including history-taking, eponymous signs on clinical examination, choices of imaging, and how we decide on whether a patient has an open or laparoscopic appendicectomy.

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Arterial Blood Gases - 3 Easy Steps!

Do ABGs confuse you? Here is a presentation of 3 simple steps with a colour-coding system to deconfuddle you. It is so simple. Or perhaps you're already good at them? There are 13 examples that you will be walked-through. Press pause and play to test yourself against the tutor's interpretation.

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Breast I - Benign Breast Disease

Sam takes you through the anatomy of the breast, the triple assessment, and then talks about the salient aspects of important benign breast conditions. These include fibroadenomas, mastitis, breast cysts, fat necrosis, duct ectasia, amongst others.

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Breast II - Breast Cancer

Learn about breast cancer in under 13 minutes - Dr Sam Parker takes you through risk factors for the most common cancer in the UK, plus the sentinel lymph node biopsy, surgery, adjuvant treatment and a whole lot besides.

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

Marc Bailey, British Heart Foundation Vascular Fellow, takes us through the elective aspects of abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA. Importantly, he goes through what you need to know and do as a junior doctor when seeing a patient with a ruptured AAA - a true surgical emergency.

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Fistula-in-ano (Perianal Fistula)

What is a fistula-in-ano (also known as perianal fistula)? Why does it occur? How is it investigated and managed? What on earth is a 'seton'? In this tutorial, Danny uses the virtual whiteboard to concisely explain fistula-in-ano, from definition to management.

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Gallstones

What are the complications of gallstones? In this tutorial you will learn how to answer this question, and you'll learn a little bit about the clinical features and aspects of management for all the problems those pesky stones can cause.

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Haemorrhoids

In this tutorial, Danny draws and explains the anatomy and pathophysiology of hemorrhoids (haemorrhoids, or "piles"), and takes you right through classification to an explanation of some of the more common surgical techniques used to deal with them. These include banding, hemorrhoidal artery ligation and stapled hemorrhoidectomy.

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Acute Pancreatitis

Do you know the typical presenting features? What are the key differentials that you must not miss? When should you request a CT scan? What's the most important aspect of their management? Jonny features in this tutorial, to help you remember the key aspects of managing a condition that comes up time and time again in your exams. You will see this condition very frequently as a new doctor.

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Diverticular Disease

In this tutorial, learn about diverticular disease and its complications - acute diverticulitis (simple and complicated), bleeding, fistulation and stricture. You'll also learn about the emergency Hartmann's procedure, and when elective surgery might be considered. Also included is a run-through of how to manage a patient with diverticulitis as a new doctor.

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Sigmoid Volvulus

Sigmoid volvulus is the most common volvulus of the GI tract and it is an important topic to understand for your exams and for life as a new doctor. How does it present? How do you manage it? Included in this tutorial is an illustration to demonstrate the emergency surgery involved when a patient has a sigmoid volvulus requiring laparotomy.

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Peripheral Arterial Disease

A concise tutorial about the clinical aspects of peripheral arterial disease affecting the lower limb, from history to management and prognosis. Included in this multimedia tutorial is a definition of claudication, an explanation and audio example of a normal arterial doppler waveform, and a visual run-through of bypass grafts.

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Respiratory Failure

How do you define respiratory failure? What are the differences between type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, and how does mixed respiratory failure help you remember which one is which? In this tutorial, Danny answers these questions and helps you come up with a good list of differential diagnoses for each type of respiratory failure.

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Small Bowel Obstruction

What are the key features? When do these patients need surgery? How much fluid do they need? What are the complications? If you can't confidently answer these questions then you need to watch this tutorial. We have used a variety of modalities to make sure you have a full understanding that will stay with you right through your exams and beyond.

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General Surgery MCQs #3

An interactive revision session, covering a variety of General Surgery topics, for the final year medical students at University College London.

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General Surgery MCQs #1

With pen & paper at the ready, answer some multiple choice questions in this tutorial covering a variety of General Surgery topics. See the right answers, and then take notes as our Surgical Registrar teaches you what you need to know. He uses his enthusiasm with a variety of media modalities to help you remember all the magic for as long as possible.

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General Surgery MCQs #2

Following "General Surgery MCQs #1", watch this tutorial and answer 8 multiple choice questions. Each question is followed up by a concise explanation by our Surgical Registrar, Danny. This tutorial covers a variety of Colorectal topics.