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Hirschsprung’s disease is caused by a lack of ___, which results in a lack of peristalsis to move fecal matter through the colon.

If the gallbladder ruptures during surgery it is important to know that anything that comes in contact with bile is _____.

This type of hernia is common in infants, but frequently closes before the child reaches the age of five.

Prior to a liver resection, the _____ maneuver is often performed to control blood flow (allows up to 60 minutes before tissue damage occurs). 

All of the following pieces of equipment would be needed during an open liver resection procedure except ___.

The ___ handheld retractor will be used during a gastrostomy procedure.

Protrusion of viscera through the abdominal incision following surgery is _____.

Which of the following is not one of the three basic configuations for intestinal anastamosis?

To ensure patient safety during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the CST should ___.

During which of the following surgical procedures would a “Silo bag” be used?