Identify the false statement regarding healing of anastomosis in GI tract?
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18%
Extraperitoneal segments of bowel that lack serosa have higher rates of anastomotic failure.
34%
In the initial phase of anastomosis, there is more collagenolysis compared to collagen synthesis
30%
Fibrin seal formed on mucosal side provides water tightness of anastomosis.
18%
Collagen synthesis in the GI tract is carried out by both fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells.
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Mark the incorrect option in relation to tissue biopsy
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12%
Open biopsy specimen provides more tissue for tissue diagnosis
30%
Incisional biopsy is reserved for very large lesion in which needle biopsy is non diagnostic
41%
During excisional biopsy, incision should never lie directly over the area to be removed.
17%
Hematoma can cause contamination of tissue plane after biopsy
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Which of the following type of diet doesn't increase the risk of colorectal cancer?
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41%
Diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acid
23%
Diet high in saturated fatty acid
36%
Diet high in oleic acids
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Which of the following polyps have highest risk of developing malignancy?
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16%
Tubular
34%
Tubulovillous
51%
Villous
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Which is the most common extracolonic malignancy in HNPCC?
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33%
Cholangiocarcinoma
42%
Endometrial
9%
Urinary bladder
15%
Stomach
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Identify the false statement regarding laparoscopic surgery in pregnancy.
Anonymous Quiz
38%
In case of pregnancy a working pneumoperitoneum of 15 mm Hg is recommended.
26%
Second trimester is the preferred time for laparoscopic surgery.
15%
Palmers point is the preferred site for access.
22%
As pregnancy progresses beyond the 20th week, laparoscopic surgery becomes more difficult.
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Based on autopsy studies, which of the following is the most common direct cause of death in surgical patients?
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18%
Infection
31%
Hemorrhage
37%
Venous thromboembolism
15%
Cardiac arrest
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Which of the following is considered the most important risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
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19%
Obesity
21%
Varicose veins
44%
Hospital admission for medical or surgical treatment
15%
Pregnancy
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The factor V Leiden mutation is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism due to its effect on which of the following?
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30%
Antithrombin activity
22%
Protein S levels
40%
Activated protein C
9%
Fibrinolysis
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The epithelial lining of the digestive tract is derived from:
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31%
Mesoderm
52%
Endoderm
14%
Ectoderm
3%
Neural crest
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