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Which of the following is NOT a common surgical oncological emergency?
Which of the following is NOT a common surgical oncological emergency?
- Urinary tract obstruction
- Gastrointestinal tract obstruction
- Airway obstruction
- Cardiac tamponade (correct)
What is the most important factor in deciding the management of a surgical oncological emergency?
What is the most important factor in deciding the management of a surgical oncological emergency?
- The patient's wishes regarding invasiveness of treatment (correct)
- The cancer stage and prognosis
- The type and severity of the emergency
- The patient's performance status
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gastrointestinal tract obstruction in cancer patients?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gastrointestinal tract obstruction in cancer patients?
- It is characterized by tolerance to oral intake
- It can be characterized by nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain (correct)
- It is always caused by tumor mass
- It is a rare condition in surgical oncology practice
What should be considered when deciding on the optimal management of a surgical oncological emergency?
What should be considered when deciding on the optimal management of a surgical oncological emergency?
What is the most frequent surgical emergency experienced by cancer patients, according to the text?
What is the most frequent surgical emergency experienced by cancer patients, according to the text?
Which type of cancer is most commonly associated with small intestinal obstruction due to recurrent cancer?
Which type of cancer is most commonly associated with small intestinal obstruction due to recurrent cancer?
What is a common benign cause of small intestinal obstruction?
What is a common benign cause of small intestinal obstruction?
What is a characteristic that may indicate a malignant small intestinal obstruction?
What is a characteristic that may indicate a malignant small intestinal obstruction?
Which may mimic a mechanical obstruction in the colon?
Which may mimic a mechanical obstruction in the colon?
What should be considered when deciding on the route for nutrition for patients with intestinal obstruction?
What should be considered when deciding on the route for nutrition for patients with intestinal obstruction?
What is the primary reason for reserving long-term parenteral nutrition for patients with malignant obstruction?
What is the primary reason for reserving long-term parenteral nutrition for patients with malignant obstruction?
Which intervention is recommended for patients with proximal obstructions in locally advanced esophageal cancer?
Which intervention is recommended for patients with proximal obstructions in locally advanced esophageal cancer?
Which factor should be considered when deciding between surgery or stent placement for gastric outlet obstruction?
Which factor should be considered when deciding between surgery or stent placement for gastric outlet obstruction?
Which statement best describes the management of malignant biliary obstruction?
Which statement best describes the management of malignant biliary obstruction?
What is the acrimonious aspect of obstructions of the small intestine, according to the text?
What is the acrimonious aspect of obstructions of the small intestine, according to the text?
What is the most appropriate treatment for patients with obstruction at the level of the common hepatic duct or higher, poor oncological prognosis, or poor performance status?
What is the most appropriate treatment for patients with obstruction at the level of the common hepatic duct or higher, poor oncological prognosis, or poor performance status?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible complication of percutaneous biliary drainage?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible complication of percutaneous biliary drainage?
What is the aim of decompression in the management of urinary tract obstruction?
What is the aim of decompression in the management of urinary tract obstruction?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benign cause of airway obstruction in cancer patients?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benign cause of airway obstruction in cancer patients?
What is the preferred method of palliation for extrinsic compression of the airway?
What is the preferred method of palliation for extrinsic compression of the airway?
What is the primary indication for surgical drainage of perianal infections in patients with neutropenia?
What is the primary indication for surgical drainage of perianal infections in patients with neutropenia?
What is the reported mortality rate for immune-deficient patients with peritonitis who are treated conservatively?
What is the reported mortality rate for immune-deficient patients with peritonitis who are treated conservatively?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of intestinal perforation in cancer patients?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of intestinal perforation in cancer patients?
What is a potential complication associated with the use of anti-angiogenic drugs like bevacizumab or sunitinib in cancer treatment?
What is a potential complication associated with the use of anti-angiogenic drugs like bevacizumab or sunitinib in cancer treatment?
In the management of perforation, what is essential in addition to drainage and control of the perforation?
In the management of perforation, what is essential in addition to drainage and control of the perforation?
What is the recommended initial management for hemorrhagic events in cancer patients?
What is the recommended initial management for hemorrhagic events in cancer patients?
What can cause severe intra-abdominal bleeding in cancer patients?
What can cause severe intra-abdominal bleeding in cancer patients?
Which condition is a possible cause of spontaneous bleeding in cancer patients?
Which condition is a possible cause of spontaneous bleeding in cancer patients?
What risk factor increases the tendency for bleeding from solid tumors?
What risk factor increases the tendency for bleeding from solid tumors?
Which therapy is associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in cancer patients?
Which therapy is associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in cancer patients?
Which of the following statements about interventional radiologic embolization is true?
Which of the following statements about interventional radiologic embolization is true?
What is the potential limitation of radiation therapy mentioned in the text for managing bleeding in cancer patients?
What is the potential limitation of radiation therapy mentioned in the text for managing bleeding in cancer patients?
Based on the information provided, which of the following is a potential disadvantage of endoscopy for managing bleeding in cancer patients?
Based on the information provided, which of the following is a potential disadvantage of endoscopy for managing bleeding in cancer patients?
Which of the following statements about applying local pressure, hemostatic agents, and dressings is true?
Which of the following statements about applying local pressure, hemostatic agents, and dressings is true?
Based on the information provided, under what circumstances is emergency surgery likely to be required for managing bleeding in cancer patients?
Based on the information provided, under what circumstances is emergency surgery likely to be required for managing bleeding in cancer patients?
What is the main reason why extensive surgical exploration of airway obstruction is seldom performed?
What is the main reason why extensive surgical exploration of airway obstruction is seldom performed?
Which of the following is a typical manifestation of infection in immune-deficient cancer patients?
Which of the following is a typical manifestation of infection in immune-deficient cancer patients?
What is the initial management of choice for any infection in immune-deficient cancer patients?
What is the initial management of choice for any infection in immune-deficient cancer patients?
What is the recommended treatment for neutropenic enterocolitis in cancer patients?
What is the recommended treatment for neutropenic enterocolitis in cancer patients?
What is the reason why prophylactic surgery is not a common practice for treating neutropenic enterocolitis?
What is the reason why prophylactic surgery is not a common practice for treating neutropenic enterocolitis?
