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NEET, DNB questions from general surgery

Spontaneous Pneumothorax

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Q) 15 year old boy, with Spontaneous pneumothorax. He is dyspneic with increased RR

Next best step

a) Vats and pleurodesis

b) Needle aspiration

c) Tube thoracostomy

d) Any of the above

Ans c

Primary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in young patients without significant lung disease, whereas secondary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in patients with COPD.

The most common cause of primary spontaneous pneumothorax is rupture of small apical blebs. Tube thoracostomy with water seal drainage is the usual first-line treatment of a moderate-to-large pneumothorax in a patient with a first-time occurrence.

Claudication pain

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Q) 70 year old male has pain in right buttock on standing and gets relieved on sitting. What will be the next relevant  test to be ordered in him?

a) Doppler B/l lower limbs

b) MRI spine

c) Echo cardiography

d) Ankle Brachial Index

Hereditary Risk of Ca Stomach

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Hereditary Risk Factors for Gastric Cancer MCQ | mcqsurgery.com
Q) Which of the following is a hereditary risk factor associated with carcinoma of the stomach?
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Stem cells

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Autologous Cells in Tissue Engineering MCQ | NEET SS Surgery
Surgery MCQ · Tissue Engineering

Autologous cell used in tissue engineering is:

A) Somatic cells
B) Fetal cells
C) HESC (human embryonic stem cells)
D) All
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Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells: NEET SS Surgery Preparation

Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines cells, biomaterial scaffolds and biological signals to repair, replace or regenerate damaged tissues. It has applications in regenerative medicine, reconstructive surgery, wound healing and the development of bioengineered tissues.

Stem cell biology is an important topic in surgical entrance examinations. Questions may explore stem cell classification, differentiation, sources of cells, scaffold materials, cellular interactions and the principles underlying tissue regeneration.

Understanding the terminology used in cell-based therapies is essential for distinguishing different cell sources and their potential clinical applications. These concepts also help explain issues related to immune compatibility, cell availability, safety and the translation of laboratory research into clinical practice.

Topics to Revise

  • Principles and applications of tissue engineering
  • Stem cell classification and differentiation potential
  • Cell sources used in regenerative medicine
  • Biomaterial scaffolds and tissue regeneration
  • Clinical applications and limitations of cell-based therapies

Attempt the MCQ above before reviewing the answer. Regular practice with concept-based questions can help reinforce basic science principles relevant to NEET SS Surgery and other superspeciality entrance examinations.

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Perio OP Management Chronic Kidney disease

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Q) 45 year old male is on chronic dialysis for MGN. He is due to undergo Right colonic resection for ca caecum. Which of the following parameters will be of least worry to the anesthetists due to chronic kidney disease?

a) Cardiac

b) Fluid and electrolyte

c) Coagulational

d) Pulmonary

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