Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Abdominal Surgery (Differential Diagnosis of Acute Abdomen)

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RIN_030
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

Acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of acute diseases of the abdominal organs that require urgent surgical treatment in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty of infectious diseases, in order to prepare a doctor for certification in the specialty of infectious diseases.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Upon completion of the study course, the resident will know at the required level the indications for the surgical treatment of diseases of the abdominal organs, early and late postoperative complications, conservative therapy.

Skills

1.Upon completion of the study course, the resident will be able to evaluate examination and evaluation of the patient's clinical condition of acute abdominal diseases, to determine indications for surgical treatment.

Competences

1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, the resident will be able to formulate a diagnosis, perform differential diagnosis, interpret examination data.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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The resident gets acquainted with the latest literature data and research results.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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At the end of the study course, the lecturer gives an assessment of theoretical and practical skills and competences on a 10-point grading system.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Acute abdomen in the practice of a doctor of infectious diseases. Acute abdomen - the basic principles of examination.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Differential diagnosis of acute abdomen.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
3
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Principles and Practice of Surgery. 7th edition. 2018, Elsevier Ltd

2.

Ķirurģija. Prof. J. Gardovska redakcijā, 2013.