FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2016
POSSESSION USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
PAPER II
PED.SURG/J/16/29/II
Time 3 hours
Max. Marks 100
Important instructions:
• 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:
1. What is a thyroglossal cyst?
Embryopathogenesis of thyroglossal cyst.
Steps of surgical excision of a thyroglossal cyst.

2. What is congenital lobar emphysema
What is the incidence of involvement of the various lobes
of the lungs in CLE?
Diagnosis and management of CLE.

3. What is H or N type tracheoesophageal fistula?
Presentation, diagnosis and management of congenital Htype
tracheoesophageal fistula.
2+8
4. Classify duodenal atresia and stenosis.
Operative procedures for management of duodenal
atresia/stenosis.
3+7
5. What is sternomastoid torticollis?
Consequences of sternomastoid torticollis.
Principles of evaluation and management of sternomastoid
torticollis.

6. Enumerate the causes of acute pancreatitis in children.
Presentation and management of a patient with
pseudopancreatic cyst.
3+7
7. Enumerate various posterior mediastinal masses.
Presentation and management of foregut duplication cysts.

8. Enumerate the complications of acute appendicitis in
children.
Pros and cons of non-operative management versus
appendicectomy in acute appendicitis.
3+7
9. Pathogenesis of Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS).
Presentation and management of a patient with BCS.
3+7
10. Classify congenital anterior abdominal wall defects.
Management of a patient with gastroschisis.
4+6