Pediatric Surgery Basics — Flashcards

Flashcard 11: What type of jejunoileal atresia is characterized by a large mesenteric defect and distal bowel coiled around a single nutrient artery ('Apple-peel' or 'Christmas tree' deformity)?

Answer: Type IIIb

Flashcard 12: Left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernias are _____ common than the right

Answer: more

Flashcard 13: Type _____ of tracheoesophageal fistula (Gross classification) consists of a proximal fistula with distal esophageal atresia

Answer: Type B

Flashcard 14: Type _____ of tracheoesophageal fistula consists of proximal esophageal atresia with distal fistula

Answer: Type C (Gross classification)

Flashcard 15: Type _____ of tracheoesophageal fistula consists of isolated esophageal atresia

Answer: A

Flashcard 16: Type _____ of tracheoesophageal fistula consists of fistula without atresia

Answer: E (or H)

Flashcard 17: What is the most common cause of short bowel syndrome in children?_____

Answer: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Extra: Common causes of Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) in children: 1. **Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)**: Most common cause overall (approx. 35-50% of cases). 2. **Intestinal atresia** 3. **Gastroschisis** 4. **Midgut volvulus**

Flashcard 18: _____ is the most common anomaly associated with gastroschisis

Answer: Intestinal atresia