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What is the primary nutrient for the small bowel?
What is the primary nutrient for the small bowel?
In which portion of the small intestine is 90% of ulcers located?
In which portion of the small intestine is 90% of ulcers located?
Where does the maximum absorption of B12 occur in the small intestine?
Where does the maximum absorption of B12 occur in the small intestine?
Which artery eventually branches into the ileocolic artery?
Which artery eventually branches into the ileocolic artery?
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What is the length of the jejunum in centimeters?
What is the length of the jejunum in centimeters?
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Where do the descending and transverse portions of the small intestine lie?
Where do the descending and transverse portions of the small intestine lie?
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What is the most common cause of death in patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei?
What is the most common cause of death in patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei?
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In the context of presumed appendicitis, what condition would still warrant an appendectomy to prevent future confounding diagnosis?
In the context of presumed appendicitis, what condition would still warrant an appendectomy to prevent future confounding diagnosis?
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What distinguishes ileus from obstruction?
What distinguishes ileus from obstruction?
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What is the recommended treatment for typhoid enteritis caused by Salmonella in children?
What is the recommended treatment for typhoid enteritis caused by Salmonella in children?
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What is the characteristic rash associated with typhoid enteritis in children?
What is the characteristic rash associated with typhoid enteritis in children?
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What is the potential consequence of a mucocele if it is malignant?
What is the potential consequence of a mucocele if it is malignant?
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Which cell type releases 5-hydroxytryptamine and acts as a carcinoid precursor?
Which cell type releases 5-hydroxytryptamine and acts as a carcinoid precursor?
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What is the most important hormone in the migrating motor complex?
What is the most important hormone in the migrating motor complex?
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Which gland produces an alkaline solution?
Which gland produces an alkaline solution?
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What is the primary cause of gallstones after terminal ileum resection?
What is the primary cause of gallstones after terminal ileum resection?
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Which test checks for B12 absorption?
Which test checks for B12 absorption?
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What is the mnemonic for nonhealing fistula causes?
What is the mnemonic for nonhealing fistula causes?
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What is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction in patients with previous surgery?
What is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction in patients with previous surgery?
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Which symptom is typically associated with proximal small bowel (open loop) obstruction?
Which symptom is typically associated with proximal small bowel (open loop) obstruction?
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What is the classic location for gallstone ileus?
What is the classic location for gallstone ileus?
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What is the primary cause of high-output fistulas?
What is the primary cause of high-output fistulas?
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What is the primary surgical indication for small bowel obstruction?
What is the primary surgical indication for small bowel obstruction?
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What is the primary infectious cause to check for in patients with persistent fever or sepsis due to nonhealing fistulas?
What is the primary infectious cause to check for in patients with persistent fever or sepsis due to nonhealing fistulas?
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What is the most common type of tissue found in Meckel's diverticulum that can cause diverticulitis?
What is the most common type of tissue found in Meckel's diverticulum that can cause diverticulitis?
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What is the most common presentation of Meckel's diverticulum in adults?
What is the most common presentation of Meckel's diverticulum in adults?
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Which type of diverticulum is caused by the failure of closure of the omphalomesenteric duct?
Which type of diverticulum is caused by the failure of closure of the omphalomesenteric duct?
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What is the recommended treatment for uncomplicated diverticulitis or bleeding in Meckel's diverticulum?
What is the recommended treatment for uncomplicated diverticulitis or bleeding in Meckel's diverticulum?
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In which population is there an increased incidence of Crohn's disease?
In which population is there an increased incidence of Crohn's disease?
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What is the most common extra-intestinal manifestation of Crohn's disease?
What is the most common extra-intestinal manifestation of Crohn's disease?
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What is the medical treatment option for acute flares of Crohn's disease if infection or toxic megacolon/colitis is a concern?
What is the medical treatment option for acute flares of Crohn's disease if infection or toxic megacolon/colitis is a concern?
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What is the surgical procedure of choice for diffuse severe disease of the colon in Crohn's disease?
What is the surgical procedure of choice for diffuse severe disease of the colon in Crohn's disease?
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What is the incidence of recurrence requiring surgery for Crohn’s disease after resection?
What is the incidence of recurrence requiring surgery for Crohn’s disease after resection?
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What is the most common type of tissue found in Meckel's diverticulum that can cause obstructive symptoms?
What is the most common type of tissue found in Meckel's diverticulum that can cause obstructive symptoms?
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What is the most common presentation of Meckel's diverticulum in children under 2 years old?
What is the most common presentation of Meckel's diverticulum in children under 2 years old?
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Which of the following is the most common site for carcinoid tumor?
Which of the following is the most common site for carcinoid tumor?
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What is the recommended treatment for a carcinoid in the appendix that is less than 2 cm?
What is the recommended treatment for a carcinoid in the appendix that is less than 2 cm?
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Which syndrome is associated with small bowel carcinoid and indicates an increased risk for multiple primaries and second unrelated malignancies?
Which syndrome is associated with small bowel carcinoid and indicates an increased risk for multiple primaries and second unrelated malignancies?
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What is the highest sensitivity test for detecting a carcinoid tumor?
What is the highest sensitivity test for detecting a carcinoid tumor?
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Which type of tumor is most common in the duodenum and may present with symptoms of obstruction and jaundice?
Which type of tumor is most common in the duodenum and may present with symptoms of obstruction and jaundice?
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Which condition is the most common cause of intussusception in adults and can lead to obstruction?
Which condition is the most common cause of intussusception in adults and can lead to obstruction?
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What is the most common presentation of appendicitis in adults?
What is the most common presentation of appendicitis in adults?
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What is the most common cause of appendicitis in children?
What is the most common cause of appendicitis in children?
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What is the primary cause of stenosis of a stoma?
What is the primary cause of stenosis of a stoma?
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Which condition would still warrant an appendectomy to prevent future confounding diagnosis despite a walled-off perforated appendix seen on CT scan?
Which condition would still warrant an appendectomy to prevent future confounding diagnosis despite a walled-off perforated appendix seen on CT scan?
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Which test would be necessary for women with suspected appendicitis to rule out OB/GYN causes of abdominal pain?
Which test would be necessary for women with suspected appendicitis to rule out OB/GYN causes of abdominal pain?
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What is the primary cause of high-output fistulas near a stoma site?
What is the primary cause of high-output fistulas near a stoma site?
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