During a pediatric bowel case, a surgeon may opt to use a ...

[OSWALD]

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]

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.

[OSWALD]

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