surgery - appendix Flashcards
0
Q
Appendiceal flora remains constant throughout life except
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Porphyromonas gingivalis ( only in adults)
1
Q
Principal organism in appendicitis
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E .coli
Bacteroides fragilis
2
Q
Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective in the prevention of postop wound infection and intra-abdominal abscess. Hours of antibiotic coverage in nonperforated appendicitis?
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24-48hrs
3
Q
Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective in the prevention of postop wound infection and intra-abdominal abscess. Hours of antibiotic coverage in perforated appendicitis?
A
7-10days
4
Q
Most commonly performed emergency operation in the world
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Appendectomy
5
Q
Appendix begins to bud off from the cecum at around ___ week of embryological development
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6th week
