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