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The blood supply to the stomach
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A. Typically includes direct branches from the celiac axis and superior mesenteric artery
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B. Includes predominant supply of the greater curve of the stomach by the left gastric artery
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C. Includes the right gastroepiploic artery, which is usually a branch of the splenic artery
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D. May include a posterior gastric artery that is typically a branch of the splenic artery
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E. Is anatomically separate from the blood supply to the spleen
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D. May include a posterior gastric artery that is typically a branch of the splenic artery
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The four functions of the stomach include all of these except
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A. It mixes the food and controls delivery into the duodenum.
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B. It is the site of the initial stage of protein and carbohydrate digestion.
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C. It acts as a reservoir for food.
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D. It is the site of the assembly of micelles for nutrient absorption.
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E. A few substances are absorbed across the gastric mucosa.
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D. It is the site of the assembly of micelles for nutrient absorption
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Reconstruction of gastrointestinal continuity after resection of portions of the stomach
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A. Usually includes a roux-en-Y reconstruction after distal gastrectomy
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B. Cannot be done by Billroth I reconstruction after total gastrectomy
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C. Includes a gastroduodenostomy for Billroth II reconstruction
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D. Has a risk of duodenal stump leak after Billroth I reconstruction
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E. May require conversion to a Billroth II reconstruction if a patient develops bile gastritis after a Billroth I approach
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B. Cannot be done by Billroth I reconstruction after total gastrectomy
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A. Can impair the appropriate relaxation of the pylorus
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B. Has several variations, but each denervates the pylorus
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C. Has become more widely applied as ulcer therapy since the introduction of acid-suppressing medications (H2-blockers and proton pump inhibitors)
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D. Impairs gallbladder emptying
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E. Can include division of both the left (posterior) and right (anterior) vagus nerve trunks
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A. Can impair the appropriate relaxation of the pylorus
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Management of gastric outlet obstruction
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A. Is typically required for complications due to distal gastric diverticulae or polyps
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B. Should include urgent operation in most patients
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C. Initially includes gastric decompression and acid suppression
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D. Is commonly required in the management of duodenal ulcer disease
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E. Is best managed operatively by distal gastrectomy and Billroth I reconstruction
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C. Initially includes gastric decompression and acid suppression