Jejunoileitis and Jejunal Disorders Quiz
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What is the main cause of appendicitis?

  • Food only
  • Inflammatory cells (correct)
  • Bacteria only
  • Chronic inflammation
  • What is a potential consequence of a burst appendix?

  • Resolving itself spontaneously
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Blocked intestine
  • Spreading bacteria throughout the abdominal cavity (correct)
  • Which of the following can block or infect the appendix?

  • Inflammatory cells
  • Vermiform appendix
  • Feces from the large intestine (correct)
  • Chronic appendicitis
  • What is the most common life-threatening surgical emergency in the pediatric age group?

    <p>Acute appendicitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of acute appendicitis is characterized by an inflammatory process of the vermiform appendix?

    <p>Acute Simple appendicitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an inflamed appendix swells?

    <p>It can burst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a burst appendix lead to?

    <p>Spreading bacteria throughout the abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which food or feces cause appendicitis?

    <p>They cause an obstruction and inflammation of the appendix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can be a result of a burst appendix?

    <p>PeriAppendiceal abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the division of acute appendicitis according to histopathology?

    <p>Acute Simple appendicitis, Acute Purulent Appendicitis, Acute Gangrenous or Perforated appendicitis, and PeriAppendiceal abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

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