Sutures and Wound Repair/ General Surgery (ABSA) Practice Test

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A partial gastrectomy followed by gastroduodenal anastomosis is referred to as which procedure?

Billroth I
Billroth II
Roux-en-Y
Whipple procedure

The correct answer is: Billroth I

The procedure referred to in the question is indeed Billroth I, which involves a partial gastrectomy where the remaining stomach is anastomosed to the duodenum. This type of operation is performed primarily for conditions such as peptic ulcers. During the Billroth I procedure, the distal part of the stomach is removed, and the duodenum is directly connected to the remaining portion of the stomach, allowing for the normal passage of food. In this procedure, the goal is to maintain the continuity of the gastrointestinal tract and preserve as much function of the stomach as possible while addressing the underlying disease. It contrasts with Gastroduodenal anastomosis in Billroth II, where the stomach is connected to the jejunum instead of the duodenum, which is not applicable in the context of this question. Therefore, understanding the specific anastomosis type illustrates the importance of the nomenclature in surgical procedures involving the stomach and its connections.