Biopsy, sampling, risks
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The following are correct regarding biopsy sampling in gastrointestinal endoscopy:
a) The most affected part of the mucosa should be selected
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b) Biopsy samples should be taken only from the damaged mucosa and not from normal appearing areas.
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c) Very edematous or ulcerated sites should be avoided
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d) It is an infrequent procedure
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When taking a biopsy, we should usually advance the forceps directly into the mucosal folds:
a) Tangentially
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b) At 45º
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c) In a perpendicular direction
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d) Obliquely
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Correlation between mucosal appearance at endoscopy and histologic abnormalities is:
a) Direct
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b) Not always direct | |
c) Correlation about 65%
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d) None of the above options is correct
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For the endoscopist, the risk associated in performing an endoscopy is:
a) High
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b) Low
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c) From potential zoonotic diseases
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d) From equipment radiation emission
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For the animal, the risk associated in performing an endoscopy is:
a) High
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b) Low
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c) Due to potential bleeding
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d) Potential hemorrhage from polypectomy in predisposed animals
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The following are correct regarding intestinal perforation when performing endoscopic examination:
a) It is more frequent in animals with liver insufficiency
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b) It is sometimes associated with ingestion of foreign bodies
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c) Animals with cardiovascular problems are predisposed
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d) All the above options are false
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