Inguinal Hernia
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Inguinal Hernia- Instructions
- When comparing the laparoscopic approach to the open technique for inguinal hernia the clearest advantage to the laparoscopic approach is
- Which complication is unique to repair with mesh?
- What is the best management of this unexpected finding?
- In which of the following clinical scenarios would an inguinal ultrasound be most helpful?
- An advantage of a laparoscopic hernia repair compared to an open inguinal hernia repair in this patient would be that the laparoscopic repair
- The best next step in management of this adolescent with a hydrocele is
- Laparoscopy of the contralateral (left) side is shown. The next best step is
- Which of the following findings is a contraindication to attempting nonoperative reduction?
- According to de Goede (J Am Coll Surg 220: 347-352, 2015), which of the following is the optimal operative plan for this child?
- The best next step in management of this chronic hydrocele is
- This condition following hernia repair is best described as
PSSAP 20- Findings suggestive of androgen insensitivity syndrome include:
- When comparing the laparoscopic approach to the open technique for inguinal hernia the clearest advantage to the laparoscopic approach is
- For this patient with a paratesticular mass you recommend
- The next step in this baby’s management should be:
- Which of the following is the first initial step in managing an airway fire?
- You recommend inguinal herniorrhaphy in this infant
- In preparing and planning for a safe hernia repair in this patient with malignant hyperthermia, which of the following agents is safe
PSSAP 16
PSSAP 25
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Anesthesia- You counsel the parents that based on the best available evidence, the infant should undergo inguinal hernia repair
- Based on the available studies, for this elective procedure you state that
- The next appropriate step in the management of this child is to
- With regard to postoperative apnea, this former premature infant should
- Which of the following most closely correlates with an increased likelihood of a postoperative apneic event in this child?
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PSSAP 15- The factor that most increases the baby’s risk of developing an umbilical hernia is
- In which of the following clinical scenarios would an inguinal ultrasound be most helpful?
- You are a typical pediatric surgeon who has been in practice in the United States for at least 10 years. Which of the following most accurately reflects the average pediatric surgeon’s clinical experience in the past year?
PSSAP 24- The recommended operative repair for this child is?
- Compared to the general population, studies show that levels of implicit bias in health care professionals are
- Which complication is unique to repair with mesh?
- Which of the following most closely correlates with an increased likelihood of a postoperative apneic event in this child?
- What is the advantage of a liberal transfusion policy (keeping the hematocrit above 28%) versus a more restrictive transfusion policy (above 21%) in extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants?
PSSAP 13
Spaced learning 06-17-2018
Cryptorchidism
PSSAP 14
Spaced learning 04-11-2021
PSSAP 22
PSSAP 18- The best next step in management of this chronic hydrocele is
- In addition to high ligation of the hernia sac, this patient should have
- For this patient with a paratesticular mass you recommend
- What is the next most appropriate step in management in evaluating this child for a bleeding disorder prior to surgery?
PSSAP 21
Umbilical Disorders
PSSAP 30- Which of the following infection has been shown to be significantly reduced by circumcision?
- The best next step in management of this adolescent with a hydrocele is
- What is the most appropriate strategy to recommend for this child’s hernia?
- The current recommendations regarding HIV infection are to start antiretroviral treatment (ART)
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PSSAP 8
Cystic Fibrosis
Spaced learning 05-23-2021
Spaced learning 12-26-2021
PSSAP 6
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Spaced learning 08-05-2018
PSSAP 17
PSSAP 23- A 6-month old boy presents with enlarging bilateral hydroceles. A plan for bilateral open inguinal hydrocele repair is decided upon. At the time of surgery, after induction of general anesthesia, a previously unrecognized left-sided abdominal mass is palpated. Compression of the left scrotal hydrocele seems to increase the size of the mass slightly; release of compression causes the hydrocele to feel tense again.
- You are a typical pediatric surgeon who has been in practice in the United States for at least 10 years. Which of the following most accurately reflects the average pediatric surgeon’s clinical experience in the past year?
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Disorders of Sex Development
PSSAP 26
PSSAP 10
Transfusion and Coagulation Therapy
Spaced learning 12-22-2019
Surgical Infection



