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Antenatal imaging procedure to detect gastroschisis?

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Prenatal ultrasound

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Management options for Gastroschisis?

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Primary reduction (Double set-up)
Silastic silo

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Gastroschisis is most strongly associated with which anomaly/anomalies?

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Bowel abnormalities, atresia or stenoses

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Interventions for Gastroschisis patients made prior to transfer?

6 steps

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  1. Wrap bowels in clean kitchen wrap (bowel bag)
  2. Maintain normothermic
  3. NPO
  4. IV Fluid
  5. NGT
  6. Explain management to parents
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Appropriate management of gastroschisis after primary reduction?

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Observation

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Long term complications after recovery from gastroschisis?

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  1. Short Bowel Obstruction
  2. Short Gut Syndrom
  3. CV catheter-related sepsis
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Sac is covered with peritoneum without overlying skin and insertion of distal umbilical cord.

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Omphalocele

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Management and Treatment for Omphalocele

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  1. Wrap in moist, sterile dressings
  2. Prompt surgical repair
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Omphalocele > 10cm

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Giant omphalocele

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How can you diagnose omphalocele prenatally?

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  1. Ultrasonography
  2. Maternal a-fetoprotein (increased)
  3. Amniocentesis with chromosomal studies (for congenital anomalies)
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Patient presents with macroglossia, what syndrome is most likely present?

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Beckwith-Wiedemann chromosomal syndrome
(umbilical defect, gigantism, macroglossia, visceromegaly, pancreatic islet cell hyperplasia)

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Other coexisting abnormalities commonly seen in patients with omphalocele?

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  1. Cardiac anomalies - VSD, ASD, TOF, Ectopia cordis
  2. GI anomalies - Duodenal atresia (common in gastroschisis)
  3. Malignant tumor, neuroblastoma, adrenocortical tumors
  4. Chromosomal anomalies
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Pre-operative interventions for patients with omphalocele

7 steps

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  1. NGT with cont. drainage
  2. Sterile dressing w/ moist towels
  3. Plastic foilage
  4. Lateral position
  5. IV access
  6. Transport in heated incubator
  7. Rectal irrigation - NSS
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Treatment options for omphalocele

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  1. Reduce ophalocele, repair abdominal wall
  2. Immediate operation
  3. Excision of the sac
  4. Cylindrical tube (silo)
  5. Non-operative management
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Absence of an anal opening

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Imporforate anus

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Initial laboratory tests and imaging for patients with imporforate anus?

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  1. Cross-table lateral radiograph (invertogram)
  2. Xray of spine and chest
  3. Ultrasonography
  4. ECG
  5. MRI
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What are the usual associated anomalities in patients with anorectal malformations?

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VACTERL association
1. Vertebral/spinal cord abnormalities
2. Anorectal malformations
3. Congenital cardiac disease
4. TEF
5. Esophageal atresia
6. Renal anomalies
7. Limb defects

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Diagnostic test/Imaging for Vertebral/spinal abnormalities?

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Xray (Babygram), MRI for spinal injury

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Diagnostic test/Imaging for Anorectal malformation?

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Physical Exam

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Diagnostic test/Imaging for Congenital cardiac disease?

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2D Echo

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Diagnostic test/Imaging for TEF/Esophageal atresia?

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NGT insertion resistance
Drooling/excessive salivation

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Diagnostic test/Imaging for renal anomalies?

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Renal ultrasound

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Diagnostic test/Imaging for limb defects?

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Observation, PE

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Plans and definitive management for patients with imporforate anus?

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1st - Colostomy
2nd - Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (after 4-6 months)

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What are the pertinent information on history and PE of a patient with intestinal atresia?

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  1. Vomiting (emesis)
  2. Polyhydramnios
  3. Association with congenital anomaly (Down Syndrome)
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Differential diagnosis of Intestinal atresia?

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  1. Duodenal atresia
  2. Malrotation (Vovulus)
  3. Jejunal atresia
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Imaging signs seen in patients with intestinal atresia?

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Double bubble sign (duodenal atresia, malrotation) More bubbles in jejunal atresia

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Diagnostic examinations for intestinal atresia?

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  1. Babygram AP, cross-table lateral = Double bubble sign
  2. 2D Echo
  3. KUB ultrasound
  4. Chromosomal analysis
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Treatment modalities for intestinal atresia

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SUPPORTIVE
1. OGT insertion
2. IV Fluids
3. CBC, Blood typing, electrolytes
SURGICAL
1. Exploratory laparotomy, repair of duodenal atresia

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Possible complications of intestinal atresia?

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  1. VACTERL
  2. Anastomotic leak
31
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Presence of palpable mass on the inguinoscrotal area

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Inguinal hernia

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Differential diagnosis when inguinoscrotal mass is present?

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  1. Inguinal hernia
  2. Hydrocele
  3. Testicular torsion
  4. Inguinal lymphadenopathy
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Diagnostic tests for inguinal hernia?

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  1. Inguinoscrotal ultrasound - defect on the floor of inguinal area, peristalsis/bulging omentum
34
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3 types of Inguinal hernia based on severity

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  1. Reducible
    *2. Incarcerated - non reducible, obstruct site
    *3. Strangulated - compromised blood supply, non-viable, necrotic

* TRUE SURGICAL EMERGENCIES

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Treatment modalities for inguinal hernia

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SUPPORTIVE
1. IV Fluids
2. Antibiotics
SURGICAL
1. Inguinal exploration, herniotomy

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BEST time to operate on inguinal hernia?

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On diagnosis
ASAP for incarcerated and strangulated

37
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Complication of inguinal hernia and surgical intervention?

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Strangulation

38
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Most common/Initial symptom of patients with Meckel’s diverticulum?

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Hematochezia / Massive painless GI bleeding

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Differential diagnosis of Meckel’s diverticulum

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  1. Bleeding Meckel’s diverticulum
  2. Bloody diarrhea
  3. Intussusception
  4. Others (Trauma, anal fissure, juvenile polyp)
40
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Diagnostic examinations for Meckel’s diverticulum?

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CBC, blood typing
Meckel’s diverticulum scintigraphy / Meckel’s scan
Colonoscopy

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Meckel’s diverticulum scintigraphy results

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(+) on left upper quadrant (stomach) - normal
(+) on left lower quadrant - Meckel’s diverticulum

42
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Treatment modalities for Meckel’s diverticulum?

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Supportive
1. IV Fluids
2. Blood transfusion of pRBC - correction of anemia and blood loss
3. Antibiotics based on px. clinical picture
Surgical
1. Wedge-resection anastomosis of diverticulum via laparoscopic-assisted or open technique

42
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Treatment modalities for Meckel’s diverticulum?

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Supportive
1. IV Fluids
2. Blood transfusion of pRBC - correction of anemia and blood loss
3. Antibiotics based on px. clinical picture
Surgical
1. Wedge-resection anastomosis of diverticulum via laparoscopic-assisted or open technique

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Possible complications of Meckel’s diverticulum?

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  1. Hypovolemic shock (failure of supportive treatment)
  2. Anastomotic leak
44
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Rule of 2s: Meckel’s diverticulum

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Incidence is roughly 2% of the population
If symptomatic clinically recognized at 2 y/o
2 inches in maximal dimension
Located 2 ft of the ileocecal valve

45
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Common location of Meckel’s diverticulum?

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Ileocecal valve (2 ft)

46
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Vomiting, severe pain (intermittent colicky abdominal pain, blood-tinged mucoid stools, presence of mass (RLQ/LLQ)

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Intussusception

47
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Differential diagnosis of intussusception

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  1. Intussusception
  2. Acute gastroenteritis
  3. Strangulated inguinal hernia
48
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Initial management for intussusception

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  1. IV Fluids
  2. NGT decompression
  3. IV antibiotics
  4. CBC, chem panel, blood typing
49
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Imaging modalities for intussusception

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  1. Abdominal xray
  2. Ultrasound - donut/target sign on transverse, pseudokidney on longitudinal
    3. Barium/air contrast enema - GOLD STANDARD
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Definitive treatment for intussusception

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  1. Surgical exploration
  2. Reduction of intussusception
  3. Appendectomy (optional)
  4. Local / segmental resection
  5. Primary anastomosis
51
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Golden period of intussusception

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