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51. Which suture material is most suitable for closing rectus sheath at end of laparotomy?

A) Prolene size 2 B) Catgut C) Vicryl D) Silk

52. A lady with lemon-sized swelling in previous C-section scar (18 months ago, noticed 3 months ago). Surgical wound is most weak and vulnerable to develop incisional hernia in:

A) The immediate postoperative period B) First month C) First year D) After 1 year

53. What is the desired duration of fasting prior to elective surgery?

A) Four hours B) 8 hours C) 12 hours D) 24 hours

54. A 25 year old female with 10 cm lipoma excision 3 weeks ago, now painless, soft, fluctuant swelling. Most likely?

A) Seroma formation B) Hematoma C) Abscess D) Recurrent lipoma

55. A 45 year old female with jaundice, fever, N/V, RUQ pain, US shows dilated intrahepatic ducts, CBD 13 mm, thick-walled gallbladder no stones. Next request?

A) ERCP B) CT scan C) MRI D) Liver biopsy