FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2018

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.
GENERAL SURGERY
PAPER-III
TIME: 3 HOURS SURG/J/18/12/III
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
• This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part "A" and part each part
containing 5 questions.
• Answers to questions of part A and part B are to be strictly attempted in separate answer sheet(s)
and the main supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged separately.
• Answers to question(s) of Part A attempted in answer sheet(s) of part B or Vice versa shall not be
evaluated.
• Answer sheets of Part A and Part B are not to be tagged together.
• Part A and Part B should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer sheets.
• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write Short notes on:
PART A
1. Compare the surgical options for metabolic surgery.
Preoperative investigations and preparation in a diabetic
patient with obstructive sleep apnoea, and BMI of 45
scheduled for surgical correction.
5+5
2. Presentation and investigations for gastroesophageal reflux
disease.
Management of a 45 year old woman with achalasia cardia.
5+5
3. Clinical presentation, investigations and management of stage II
carcinoma of stomach.

4. Clinical features, investigation and management of surgical
jaundice.

5. Meckel's diverticulum
Management of umbilical hernia in adults
Investigation and management of appendicular lump