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American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) Abdomen [Pancreas] Questions with 100% Correct Answers
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  • September 3, 2024
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Definition



decreased exocrine function



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location of ucinate process location of SMV + SMA




Somatostain + glucagon
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm
causes

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2 of 96

Definition


CT scan is the single most important and cost-effective imaging
modality in diagnosing and staging of pancreatic Ca. The accuracy
of CT scan in predicting unresectable disease is 90%-95%. In
contrast, it is less accurate in predicting resectable disease.


MRI: cost-prohibitive
PET-not recommended


There are multiple modalities for evaluation of pancreatic Ca
including CT scan, EUS, laparoscopy, tumor markers, MRI, biopsy
and laparoscopy. Patients do not require tissue biopsy prior to
resection.



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preoperative staging of Asymptomatic pancreatic
pancreatic cancer pseudocyst




Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Pancreatic pseudocysts
(PNETs)


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Definition



rests on aorta, behind SMV



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location of ucinate process Somatostain + glucagon causes




Grading pancreatic injuries Lymphatic nodes of pancreas


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4 of 96

Definition



-Know which blood supply is affected based on the
grade of injury




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formation of portal vein primary pancreatic lymphoma




Grading pancreatic injuries Chronic Pancreatitis

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Definition


1. U/S- need to check for gallstones
2. CT- check for complications (necrotic pancreas- which will not
take up contrast from CT)


Tx: NPO, NGT, aggressive fluid resuscitation


ERCP not needed in pts with gallstone pancreatitis (stone passes on
its own) -> pt will need lap chole
[Exception: pt with severe gallstone pancreatitis w/ fluid
collections/pseudocysts -> wait 6 weeks for lap chole


Abx: (Imipenem- best) for severe pancreatitis


NG or nasoduodenal tube feeds should be started within 24-48HRS
of severe pancreatitis.


AVOID MORPHINE



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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Annular Pancreas
(PNETs)

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