July 13, 2009 | In: PEDIATRIC SURGERY
88 CONGENITAL CYSTS AND SINUSES OF THE NECK Frederick M. Karrer M.D., Denis D. Bensard M.D. 1. What are branchial cleft anomalies? Show answer Cysts, sinuses, and fistulas that result from incomplete obliteration of the first, second, or...
July 13, 2009 | In: PEDIATRIC SURGERY
CONTROVERSY 6. Should patients with hepatoblastoma receive preoperative chemotherapy to shrink the tumors? Show answer Preoperative chemotherapy does shrink tumors, resulting in easier hepatic resection and lower surgical morbidity. This...
July 11, 2009 | In: PEDIATRIC SURGERY
86 CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA Denis D. Bensard M.D., Richard J. Hendrickson M.D. 1. What is the most common type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)? Show answer Congenital abnormalities of the diaphragm include a posterolateral...
July 11, 2009 | In: PEDIATRIC SURGERY
85 TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL MALFORMATIONS Denis D. Bensard M.D., David A. Partrick M.D. 1. What are tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and esophageal atresia (EA)? Show answer The trachea and esophagus appear as a ventral diverticulum arising from...
July 11, 2009 | In: PEDIATRIC SURGERY
84 IMPERFORATE ANUS Frederick M. Karrer M.D., Denis D. Bensard M.D. 1. What is imperforate anus? Show answer It is a congenital defect in which the opening of the anus is absent or misplaced, usually fistulizing anteriorly to the perineum...
July 11, 2009 | In: PEDIATRIC SURGERY
83 INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION OF NEONATES AND INFANTS Richard J. Hendrickson M.D., Denis D. Bensard M.D. 1. What signs or symptoms suggest intestinal obstruction in the neonate? Show answer Signs and symptoms vary according to the level of...
July 11, 2009 | In: PEDIATRIC SURGERY
82 HYPERTROPHIC PYLORIC STENOSIS Denis D. Bensard M.D. 1. What is pyloric stenosis? Show answer Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is idiopathic thickening and elongation of the pylorus that produces gastric outlet obstruction. HPS is the...
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