surgery - appendix

Question 0

Appendiceal flora remains constant throughout life except

Answer 0

Porphyromonas gingivalis ( only in adults)

Question 1

Principal organism in appendicitis

Answer 1

E .coli

Bacteroides fragilis

Question 2

Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective in the prevention of postop wound infection and intra-abdominal abscess. Hours of antibiotic coverage in nonperforated appendicitis?

Answer 2

24-48hrs

Question 3

Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective in the prevention of postop wound infection and intra-abdominal abscess. Hours of antibiotic coverage in perforated appendicitis?

Answer 3

7-10days

Question 4

Most commonly performed emergency operation in the world

Answer 4

Appendectomy

Question 5

Appendix begins to bud off from the cecum at around ___ week of embryological development

Answer 5

6th week