Appendicitis can present in children of all ages, True or False

Mesenteric adenitis is a common presentation within a paediatric population. The absence of which 2 clinical features of this differentiate it from an appendicitis

Mesenteric adenitis is caused by what

At what age range would you expect pyloric stenosis to present

How is the vomiting associated with pyloric stenosis best described

Pyloric stenosis patients can present with a significant metabolic alkalosis, why

What 2 important features of a child’s feeding habits may raise a suspicion of pyloric stenosis

Intersusseption is the most common cause of bowel obstruction in children aged 6 months – 3 years old. It is described as a segment of bowel “telescoping” into another, requiring surgical correction. Which gender does it affect more of

Whilst 75-90% of intersusseption are idiopathic in cause, viral illness can also lead to it. When would we expect to see a rise in cases

Intersusseption is a surgical emergency, True or False

What is volvulus

Volvulus is a surgical emergency

When taking a paediatric history, feeding habits should be explored. What tools are available to help clinicians to assess the efficacy of feeding

When assessing abdominal pain in boys, what other differential needs to be considered outside of the abdomen

Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency, True or False