Author Question: During a pediatric bowel case, a surgeon may opt to use a ________ instead of a Richardson retractor ... (Read 67 times)

OSWALD · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

During a pediatric bowel case, a surgeon may opt to use a ________ instead of a Richardson retractor to retract blood vessels or small structures.

a. vessel loop
b. Balfour retractor
c. Bookwalter retractor
d. Gelpi retractor

Question 2

Anorectal malformation occurs during what weeks of fetal development?

a. 13th to 16th weeks
b. 4th to 12th weeks
c. 3rd to 6th weeks
d. 17th to 20th weeks

SamMuagrove · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Umbilical tape or vessel loops are used frequently to retract blood vessels and small structures, giving the surgeon greater visibility in a small surgical site and eliminating the weight of retractors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Anorectal malformation generally occurs during the 4th to 12th week of fetal development.