Download DNB 2020 June Thoracic Surgery Paper III Question Paper

Download Diplomate of National Board (DNB) 2020 June Thoracic Surgery Paper III Question Paper

FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2020
THORACIC SURGERY
PAPER-II
Time: 3 hours
TH.SURG./J/20/51/I I
Max. Marks:100
Important Instructions:
Attempt al questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.
Read the question careful y 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 al 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. a) Operative procedure for hyperhidrosis.
5+5
b) The "Molecular frozen section".
2. a) Zenker's diverticulum.
5+5
b) Pulmonary AV fistula.
3. a) What is ECMO?
1+4+5
b) What are its types?
c) What are the basic essentials equipment used for this purpose?
4. What are the fol owing and how are they evaluated?
5+5
a) Cysts of the posterior mediastinum.
b) Pancoast tumour.
5. a) COVID-19 precautions during thoracic surgery.
5+5
b) Virtual bronchoscopy.
6. a) What are the indications of a combined heart and lung transplant?
5+5
b) Outline the surgical strategies, including post-operative care.
7. a) What is the principle of high frequency lung ventilation?
3+2+5
b) How is it practiced?
c) What are its merits and demerits?
8. a) Role of familial factors in lung tumours.
3+2+5
b) What are the common lesions?
c) How are they managed?
9. a) Current concepts in the practices of lung transplantation.
6+4
b) What is the status of lung transplant in India?
10 a) Diaphragmatic pacing.
3+4+3
b) Uses of staplers in thoracic surgery.
c) Legend in thoracic surgery - Grif ith Pearson.
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