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Which condition involves the protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening?
Which condition involves the protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening?
- Ischemic bowel disease
- Hernia (correct)
- Volvulus
- Intussusception
What is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction/necrosis in the small intestine?
What is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction/necrosis in the small intestine?
- Inflammatory conditions (especially Crohn's disease)
- Incarcerated bowel
- Tumors
- Hernias (correct)
What is the most common site for ileocolic intussusception in infants?
What is the most common site for ileocolic intussusception in infants?
- Rectum
- Transverse colon
- Stomach
- Cecum (correct)
What condition involves twisting of a loop of bowel around its mesenteric point of attachment, leading to luminal and vascular compromise?
What condition involves twisting of a loop of bowel around its mesenteric point of attachment, leading to luminal and vascular compromise?
Which condition involves the invagination of a bowel segment constricted by peristalsis into a distal segment, forming a sheath around it and causing obstruction?
Which condition involves the invagination of a bowel segment constricted by peristalsis into a distal segment, forming a sheath around it and causing obstruction?
What is the most common side for ischemic large bowel disease in individuals over 70 years old?
What is the most common side for ischemic large bowel disease in individuals over 70 years old?
What condition involves the accumulation of connective tissue (CT) and fibrin deposition, which can be minimized by careful handling of tissue during surgery?
What condition involves the accumulation of connective tissue (CT) and fibrin deposition, which can be minimized by careful handling of tissue during surgery?
What is the primary initial management for abdominal pain, distention, vomiting, constipation, and electrolyte disturbances associated with intestinal obstruction/necrosis?
What is the primary initial management for abdominal pain, distention, vomiting, constipation, and electrolyte disturbances associated with intestinal obstruction/necrosis?
"Ileocolic intussusception" is most common in which age group?
"Ileocolic intussusception" is most common in which age group?
"Ischemic bowel disease" typically involves severe atherosclerosis in which arteries?
"Ischemic bowel disease" typically involves severe atherosclerosis in which arteries?
What is the most common cause of postoperative adhesions in the United States?
What is the most common cause of postoperative adhesions in the United States?
