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Case #3 -
This 47 year old female underwent small bowel resection

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) For the patient described, what is your differential diagnosis?  Answer 
2.) What further information regarding her surgery and hospital stay is needed?  Answer 
3.) Is there other additional history that could be helpful?  Answer 
4.) What particular things should be noted on physical examination?  Answer 
5.) What is the definitive test to be ordered for this patient?  Answer 
6.) What are possible findings on the CT scan that would suggest anastomotic leak?  Answer 
7.) What are possible consequences of an anastomotic leak?  Answer 
8.) What is the management of the anastomotic leak?  Answer 
 
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