PEDIATRIC SURGERY Flashcards

1
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia - what causes it?

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Failrue of normal closure of pleuroperitoneal canal
Posterolateral - Bochdalek
Anteromedial - Morgagni

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Majority of Bochdalek hernias are on?

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Left side (80%) 10 % are bilateral

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3
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When should you fix CDH?

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When pulm vascular resistance decreases - usually days to weeks

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4
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What pentalogy is associated with CDH (morgagni)

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Pentalogy of cantrell:
abdominal wall defect
absent pericardium
VSD
sternal cleft (ectopia cordis)
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5
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CDH associated with (4)

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severe pulm HTN
cardiac and neural tube defects
malrotation

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6
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How are both lungs impacted by CDH?

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Hernia side is hypoplastic

Contralateral side has pulmonary HTN

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Tx for CDH

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high frequency ventilation, inhaled NO, may need ECMO

Need to reduce bowel and repair defect with mesh maybe, look for visceral anomalies by running the bowel

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8
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pectus carinatum vs excavatum - which one do you NOT need to fix?

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carinatum (pigeon chest) - can repair for emotional distress

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Standard initial operation for biliary atresia

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Kasai (roux en y hepatic portoenterostomy)
excision of entire extrahepatic biliary tree with transection of fibrous portal plate near hilum of the liver
bilioenteric continuity is then resstablished with a roux en Y limb

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10
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Order of ligation when performing radical nephroureterectomy in Wilm’s tumor?

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renal artery –> renal vein –> ureter

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Prognosis of Wilm’s tumor is based on what?

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Tumor grade (ajnaplastic and sarcomatous variations have worse prognosis)

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12
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Where do wilms turor metastasize to?

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Bone and lung

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13
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Abdominal CT of Wilms tumor shows

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Replacement of renal parenchyma, NOT displacement

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14
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Actinomycin and vincristine should be given to all wilms tumor unless?

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Stage I and <500 g tumor

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Stage III wilm’s tumor

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unilateral with regional LN involvement, tumor spillage or previous biopsy without resection

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Stage V wilm’s tumor

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bilateral disease

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17
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Wilm’s tumor with spillage or residual disease - what now

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XRT

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18
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What to do if Wilms tumor impinging on vital structures or IVC involvement

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preoperative chemo

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What to do with bilateral Wilms tumor

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conservative approach to save renal parenchyma; biopsy both kidneys followed by chemo and renal sparing partial nephrectomy

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20
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What is WAGR

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Wilms + aniridia + GU malformation _ mental retardation

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21
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VSD that cause sx related to CHF can initially be treated with

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Digoxin and diuretics

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22
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How often do VSD close spontaneously

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About 50%

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23
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What is Eisenmenger’s syndrome

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Long standing left to right shunt (usually due to VSD) causes pulmonary HTN and reversal into cyanotic right to left shunt

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24
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Most common esophageal substitute in kids

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Colon

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25
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Goal of ventilatory support in CDH

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PaO2 >60 and PaCO2 < 60

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26
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Pyloric muscle thickness and length in pyloric stenosis

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Thickness 3-4 mm

Length 14-18 mm

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27
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IVF resuscitation (initial) for HPS

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underlying metabolic alkalosis slowly corrected iwth normal saline
K is not given until intravasscular volume restored and normal UOP resumed

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28
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Reversed rectosigmoid junction

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Hirschsprungs

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29
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MCC death in uncorrected Hirscsprungs

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Enterocolitis

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30
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Waht stain can you use to diagnose hirschsprungs

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Calretinin stain for nerve cells

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31
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Where should you do the rectal biopsy for hischsprungs

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At least 2 cm ABOVE dentate

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32
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Duodenal atresia occurs due to?

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Failure of recanalization of proximal small bowel

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33
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Adrenal mass + bony lesions

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Neuroblastoma

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34
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MC extracranial solid tumor in children

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Neuroblastoma

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35
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When diagnosis of neuroblastoma has been established, what is next step?

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Tissue biopsy to determine n-myc amplification status. If amplified will be placed in “High risk” categorywhich impacts ultimate treatment

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36
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AXR shows stippled tumor calcification

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Neuroblastoma

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37
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Tumor markers for neuroblastoma

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VMA and HVA

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38
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Stage III neuroblastoma

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Tumros extend beyond midline, bilateral LN may be involved

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39
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Stage IV-S neuroblastoma

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Would be stage I or II; remote disease confined to liver, subcutaneous tissues and bone marrow (but not cortex) in child < one year

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40
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Presentation of neuroblastoma

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USually asymptomatic but can have HTN, diarrhea, raccoon eyes from orbital mets or unsteady gait

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41
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Most common location of neuroblastoma

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Adrenal

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42
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CT scan for neuroblastoma will show

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renal displacement (vs Wilms which replaces parenchyma)

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43
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High risk/worse prognosis neuroblastomas

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NEuron-specific enolase
LDH
HVA
Diplooid tumor
N-myc amplification
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44
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Tx for unresectable neuroblastoma

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NEoadjuvant doxorubicin

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45
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1 tumor in child <2 yaears

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neuroblastoma

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46
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How much intra abdominal esophagus is needed during lap nissen

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2-3 cm

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47
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Bleeding Meckel diverticulum is best treated with

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Diveticulectomy alone

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When is segmental ileal resection indicated for Meckel diverticulum

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Neoplasms
Ischemic or injured bowel
Diverticulum has a wide/broad base

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49
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At waht age should you refer pt for orchiopexy with undescended testicles

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6 months

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50
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Tx of mesenteric or omental cyst

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Simple excision q

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51
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Ladd’s procedure - detorse volvulus in what direction

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Counterclockwise

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52
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Which peritoneal attachments need lysed in Ladds procedure

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abnormal peritoneal attachments (Ladd bands) between cecum and abdominal wall

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53
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What organ is removed during Ladd procedure

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appendix

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54
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Where should the cecum and duodenum be placedi n Ladd procedure

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Cecum in LLQ and duodenum in RUQ

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55
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What causes the respiratory distress inCDH

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pulmonary hypoplasia

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56
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MC abnormalities of GU tract in WAGR

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cryptorchidism and hypospadias in males and streak ovaries in females

57
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Deletion of what chormosome is responsible for development of WAGR syndrome

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short arm of chromosome 11

58
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Neuroblastoma is assoc with which neurofibromatosis

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Type 1

59
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KArtagener syndrome

A

immotile cilia syndrome/primary ciliary dyskinesia –> recurrent sinusitis

60
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Umbilical vessels

A

two arteries and one vein

61
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Wher edoes oxygenated blood from the placenta go ?

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into the SINGLE umbilical vein into the IVC

62
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How does blood flow from right atrium to left atrium i nfetal circulation

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Via foramen ovale

63
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Less oxygenated blood returned to placenta via?

A

two umbilical arteries

64
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Blood that is slightly less oxygenated flows from RA to RV and then into the PA. This blood is then largely shunted into ____ via the ductus arteriosus

A

Descending aorta

65
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Describe a V shaped diverticulectomy

A

Segmenta lresection to include diverticulum as well as ulcer (usually opposite the diverticulum) by performing V shaped diverticulectomy. Then you perform transverse closure of ileum

66
Q

Regardless of stage, all patients iwth hepatoblastoma should receive ..

A

chemotherapy

67
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Tx for children with unresectable or metastatic hepatoblastomas

A

Biopsy to fonfirm diagnosis followed by chemo to reduce size of tumor and control mets

68
Q

Incision for pyloromyotomy

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Longitudinal serosal inciisson on anterosuperior aspect of pylorus begining 1-2 mm proximal t oduodenum and extending on the non hypertrophied antrum

69
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What layer of gastric all should be visualized to ensure pyloromyotomy success

A

submucosa

70
Q

MC presenting symptoms of ASD

A

dyspnea and SOB (CHF)

71
Q

HEart murmur in ASD

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systolic murmur, fixed split S2

72
Q

MC TEF

A

TEF-EA which is TYpe C, proximal EA, distal TEF

73
Q

Prenatal US shows small or absent gastric bubble plus polyhydraminos

A

TEF

74
Q

VACTERL

A
Vertebral defects
Anorectal anomalies
Cardiac defects
Esophageal anomalies
REnal defects
Limb anomalies
75
Q

CHARGE syndrome

A
Coloboma
Heart defects
ATresia choanae (choanal atresia)
Retardation
Genital hypoplasia
Ear deformities (deafness)
76
Q

Which trisomy assoc with TEF

A

18

77
Q

TEF pre op should have what two studies

A
Echo for cognenital heart defects and ascertain side of aortic arch
Renal ultrasound
ASSOC WITH VACTERL 
check sacral US (vertebral anomalies)
rectal exam (imperforate anus)
78
Q

Operative repair includes what 4 steps for EA-TEF

A

Right posterolateral thoracotomy, extrapleural approach
Division of azygous vein
Divison of fistula with primary anastomosis
Place chest tube or closed suction drain near anastomosis

79
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If large TEF with severe respiratory distress what is treatment

A

Fogarty in fistula and emergent surgical divsiion of fistula plus gastrostomy tube

80
Q

Repair of TEF

A

Repair via cervical approach after bronchoscopic stenting of fistula with asmall catheter

81
Q

Om[halocele occurs due to

A

Incomplete closure of anterior abdominal wall at umbilicus

82
Q

Persistent omphalomesenteric duct leads to

A

Meckel diverticulum

83
Q

Deficiency in what vitamin is seen in CDH infants

A

Vitamin A

84
Q

How to repair mucosal defect in pyloromyotomy

A

Single layer of absorbable sutures placed transversely at site of perforation with an omental patch. May perform second myootmy at 90-180 degrees if remiemains concern for continued obstructio nfo gastric outlet

85
Q

Which is most effective imaging for biliary atresia

A

DISIDA (technetium labeled compound diisopropyl iminodiacetic acid)

86
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If time allows, all jaundiced infants undergoing hepatobiliary scintigraphy should e pretreated with what before the study

A

phenobarbital (5 mg/kg/day) for 5 days

87
Q

Most accurate prenatal diagnostic stool for CDH

A

MRI

88
Q

MCC early death jejunoileal atresia

A

infection/sepsis

89
Q

normal lateral sacral ratio

A

> 0.7

90
Q

best indicator of shock in peds patient

A

tachycardia

91
Q

neonate tachycardia HR >

A

150 BPM

92
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tachycardia in age 1-6

A

> 120 BPM

93
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tachycardia in age 6-12

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> 110 BPM

94
Q

targets for crystalloid fluid resuscitation

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20 mL/kg

95
Q

targets for blood resuscitation

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10 mL/kg (give after 2 fluid boluses in hypotensive)

96
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UOP goal in neonate/infant

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2-3 mL/kg/hr

97
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UOP goal in toddlers and older

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1 mL/kg/hr

98
Q

Type A TEF

A

2nd MC

only one without a TEF just esophageal atresia

99
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Type C TEF on AXR

A

gas + distended stomach

100
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Type A TEF on AXR

A

gasless abdomen

101
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Important in diagnostic workup of TEF

A

check for VACTERL

102
Q

top 3 etiologies for intussusception

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#1 inflamed Peyers patches after viral illness
#2 lymphoma
#3 meckels diverticulum
103
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etiology of malrotation

A

failure of normal 270 degree rotation during intestinal development

104
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what is volvulus due to

A

Ladds bands (adhesions from right retroperitoneum)

105
Q

1 on differential in pediatric bilious emesis

A

malrotation with midgut volvulus

106
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dx of malrotation

A

emergent upper GI (duodenum doesnt cross midline)

107
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2 major associations with malrotation

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CDH in 20%, omphalocele

108
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1 cause of duodenal obstruction in neonates

A

duodenal atresia

109
Q

what will be seen on suction rectal biopsy in Hirschsprungs disease

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absent galnglion cells in myenteric plexus (due to failure to progress caudad)

110
Q

what do you need to remember to do prior to taking down ostomies after surgery for NEC

A

barium enema to rule out stenotic distal obstruction

111
Q

etiology of gastroschisis

A

in utero rupture of umbilical vein

112
Q

gastroschesis is assoc with

A

intestinal atresia (MC), malrotation

113
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which (omphalocele vs gastroschisis) has worse prognosis

A

omphalocele

114
Q

when to explore contralateral side in inguinal hernia repair

A

left sided
female
<1 year old

115
Q

noncommunicating hydrocele usually resolve by

A

1 year

116
Q

when to perform surgery for hydrocele

A

if not resolved by 1 year old or communicating

117
Q

surgical tx of hydrocele

A

resect hydrocele ligate processus vaginalis

118
Q

can you divide spermatic vessels during orchiopexy?

A

yes! due to vas deferns collateral

119
Q

MC location neuroblastoma

A

adrenal

120
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tx of neuroblastoma

A

resection, can try neoadjuvant doxorubicin if unresectable

121
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tx of hepatoblastoma

A

resection, chemo if unresectable

122
Q

MC indication for pediatric liver transplant

A

biliary atresia

123
Q

liver biopsy showing periportal fibrosis, bile plug

A

biliary atresia

124
Q

if <3 months of age with biliary atresia, tx is?

A

transplant
1/3 improve
1/3 progress to transplant
1/3 die

125
Q

what is pulm sequestration

A

lung tissue that doesnt communicate with tracheobronchial tree with independent blood supply from aorta

126
Q

extra lobar pulm sequestration - venous drainage is?

A

systemic

127
Q

intra lobar pulm sequestration - venous drainage is

A

pulmonary

128
Q

tx of pulm sequestration

A

ligate arterial supply –> lobectomy

129
Q

what is the diff between congenital cystic adenoid malformation and pulm sequestration

A

CCAM communicates with tracheobronchial tree

130
Q

congenital lobar emphysema is due to

A

failure of cartilage development

131
Q

presentation of congenital lobar emphysema

A

similar to tension PTX BUT DONT PLACE A CHEST TUBE!

132
Q

tx of congenital lobar emphysema

A

lobectomy

133
Q

what is bronchogenic cyst

A

extrapulm cysts of bronchial tissue and cartilage, presents as mediastinal cystic mass

134
Q

where do branchial cleft cysts present

A

mc 2nd branchial cleft cysts which are middle of anterior SCM

135
Q

6 mo old with red lesions growing on face and scalp. Dx and tx?

A

hemangioma, will resolve by 8 years old otherwise steroids or laser

136
Q

1 mo old with elevated AFP and beta HCG. Diagnosis?

A

sacrococcygeal teratoma - usually malignant after 2 months old

137
Q

MC anterior mediastinal mass in kid

A

teratoma

138
Q

MC overall mediastinal mass in kid

A

neurogenic tumor (posterior mediastinum)