Prepare for Your FRCS General Surgery Exam with Our Comprehensive Guide

Are you preparing for your FRCS General Surgery exam? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide offers over 1,015 high-quality revision questions designed to help you maximize your revision time and increase your chances of success.

Revise with Quality Questions and Detailed Explanations

Our bank of revision questions is based on previous exams and hot topics that are likely to appear in your exam. Each question comes with detailed explanations to help you understand the key concepts and improve your knowledge retention.

Demo Question: Carotid Artery Stenosis

Which one of the following is a feature of carotid artery stenosis?

• Ataxia
• Drop attacks
• Central retinal artery occlusion
• Episodic vertigo
• Ipsilateral hemiplegia

Key Learning Point: Signs typical of the anterior (carotid) territory include ipsilateral retinal artery occlusion/amaurosis fugax, contralateral hemiplegia, dysphasia, and sensory loss.

Explanation: Features of the anterior (carotid) territory include:

• Ipsilateral retinal artery occlusion/amaurosis fugax
• Contralateral hemiplegia
• Dysphasia
• Sensory loss

Features of the vertebrobasilar artery include vertigo/drop attacks, ataxia, and vertigo.