114 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from P a R T N E R S, published by icmr.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 78 of the 114 pairs (68.4%) are explanatory questions and 36 restate a figure. 99.12% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What does the silk glove sign indicate in relation to inguinal hernia? | Palpable silky thickening of cord | Danger signs should be explained to the parents at the time of making the diagnosis itself Surgical NICU managed by Pediatric Surgeon or NICU managed by neonatologist In inborn neonates who are diagnosed with inguinal hernia, surgery should preferably be performed prior to discharge FOLLOW-UP: WITH WHOM? • The first follow-up after discharge should be with the operating surgeon. • Subsequent follow-up may be with the primary health centre close to the residence of the patient subject to approval by the operative surgeon Complicated Irreducible with features of peritonitis Stabilize followed by urgent surgery Surgeon’s comfort SWELLING: Inguinal or inguinoscrotal (inguinolabial), reducible (with or without gurgling sound) or irreducible, cough impulse SILK GLOVE SIGN: Palpable silky thickening of cord CONTRALATERAL INGUINAL HERNIA: Upto 20% of patients may have synchronous contralateral inguinal hernia AGGRAVATING FACTORS: In males with bilateral inguinal hernia (especially if associated with umbilical hernia), lower urinary tract outflow obstruction must be ruled out; connective tissue disorders, etc CONTENT OF SWELLING: Usually only bowel and omentum, ovary (and/ or fallopian tube) in females and testis in boys with associated cryptorchidism; torsion of gonad to be ruled out | 778 | definition | 1.000 | • Subsequent follow-up may be with the primary health centre close to the residence of the patient subject to approval by the operative surgeon Complicated Irreducible with features of peritonitis Stabilize followed by urgent surgery Surgeon’s comfort SWELLING: Inguinal or inguinoscrotal (inguinolabial), reducible (with or without gurgling sound) or irreducible, cough impulse SILK GLOVE SIGN: Palpable silky thickening of cord CONTRALATERAL INGUINAL HERNIA: Upto 20% of patients may have synchronous contralateral inguinal hernia AGGRAVATING FACTORS: In males with bilateral inguinal hernia | 10 | page=10,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the condition caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to obliterate after testis descent? | protrusion of bowel, omentum or other intra-abdominal contents into the inguinal canal or beyond | WHAT IS IT? Condition wherein the processus vaginalis fails to obliterate after descent of the respective testis resulting in protrusion of bowel, omentum or other intra-abdominal contents into the inguinal canal or beyond. | 126 | definition | 1.000 | WHAT IS IT? Condition wherein the processus vaginalis fails to obliterate after descent of the respective testis resulting in protrusion of bowel, omentum or other intra-abdominal contents into the inguinal canal or beyond. | 10 | page=10,block=28 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the silk glove sign in the context of inguinal hernia? | Palpable silky thickening of cord | Danger signs should be explained to the parents at the time of making the diagnosis itself Surgical NICU managed by Pediatric Surgeon or NICU managed by neonatologist In inborn neonates who are diagnosed with inguinal hernia, surgery should preferably be performed prior to discharge FOLLOW-UP: WITH WHOM? • The first follow-up after discharge should be with the operating surgeon. • Subsequent follow-up may be with the primary health centre close to the residence of the patient subject to approval by the operative surgeon Complicated Irreducible with features of peritonitis Stabilize followed by urgent surgery Surgeon’s comfort SWELLING: Inguinal or inguinoscrotal (inguinolabial), reducible (with or without gurgling sound) or irreducible, cough impulse SILK GLOVE SIGN: Palpable silky thickening of cord CONTRALATERAL INGUINAL HERNIA: Upto 20% of patients may have synchronous contralateral inguinal hernia AGGRAVATING FACTORS: In males with bilateral inguinal hernia (especially if associated with umbilical hernia), lower urinary tract outflow obstruction must be ruled out; connective tissue disorders, etc CONTENT OF SWELLING: Usually only bowel and omentum, ovary (and/ or fallopian tube) in females and testis in boys with associated cryptorchidism; torsion of gonad to be ruled out | 778 | definition | ||||||
| What is the condition described when the processus vaginalis fails to obliterate after the descent of the testis? | protrusion of bowel, omentum or other intra-abdominal contents into the inguinal canal or beyond. | WHAT IS IT? Condition wherein the processus vaginalis fails to obliterate after descent of the respective testis resulting in protrusion of bowel, omentum or other intra-abdominal contents into the inguinal canal or beyond. | 126 | definition | 1.000 | WHAT IS IT? Condition wherein the processus vaginalis fails to obliterate after descent of the respective testis resulting in protrusion of bowel, omentum or other intra-abdominal contents into the inguinal canal or beyond. | 10 | page=10,block=28 | 0.700 | valid |
| What determines variations in the management of a patient? | his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician | These STWs have been prepared by national experts of India with feasibility considerations for various levels of healthcare system in the country. These broad guidelines are advisory, and are based on expert opinions and available scientific evidence. There may be variations in the management of an individual patient based on his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician. There will be no indemnity for direct or indirect consequences. Kindly visit our web portal (stw.icmr.org.in) for more information. | 328 | relationship | 0.970 | There may be variations in the management of an individual patient based on his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician. | 3 | page=3,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are possible reasons for soft or fatty abdominal distension in children? | because of age or excess fat | INSPECTION OF PERINEAL AREA Normal Abnormal- appearance, position, patency ABDOMINAL EXAMINATION Soft, Fat or Distension can be explained because of age or excess fat Gross distension SPINE/ LUMBOSACRAL/GLUTEAL Normal appearance Abnormal-asymmetry or flatenning, sacral agenesis, discoloured skin, naevi or sinus, hairy patch, lipoma, central pit LOWER LIMB NEUROMUSCULAR EXAMINATION Normal gait, tone and strength Deformity in lower limb such as talipes. Abnormal neuromuscular signs | 138 | relationship | 0.970 | INSPECTION OF PERINEAL AREA Normal Abnormal- appearance, position, patency ABDOMINAL EXAMINATION Soft, Fat or Distension can be explained because of age or excess fat Gross distension SPINE/ LUMBOSACRAL/GLUTEAL Normal appearance Abnormal-asymmetry or flatenning, sacral agenesis, discoloured skin, naevi or sinus, hairy patch, lipoma, central pit LOWER LIMB NEUROMUSCULAR EXAMINATION Normal gait, tone and strength Deformity in lower limb such as talipes. | 9 | page=9,block=48 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why is early surgery needed for an undescended testis with a large inguinal hernia? | due to the risk of obstructed hernia | DSD- needs complete evaluation and treatment planning based on genotype, phenotype and psychological counselling Undescended testis with torsion – needs immediate exploration and orchiopexy/orchidectomy Undescended testis with large inguinal hernia- needs early surgery before waiting for 6 months due to the risk of obstructed hernia | 298 | relationship | 0.970 | DSD- needs complete evaluation and treatment planning based on genotype, phenotype and psychological counselling Undescended testis with torsion – needs immediate exploration and orchiopexy/orchidectomy Undescended testis with large inguinal hernia- needs early surgery before waiting for 6 months due to the risk of obstructed hernia | 12 | page=12,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |
| What symptom might improve a poor appetite in children with constipation? | Poor appetite improves with passage of stools | Distress on stooling (Bleeding, Straining) Poor appetite improves with passage of stools Previous episode of constipation Waxing and waning of abdominal pain with passage of stools Previous or current anal fissure Retentive posturing, straight legged, tiptoed, anal pain, Straining IDIOPATHIC CONSTIPATION PATHOLOGICAL DISEASE | 43 | relationship | 0.970 | Distress on stooling (Bleeding, Straining) Poor appetite improves with passage of stools Previous episode of constipation Waxing and waning of abdominal pain with passage of stools Previous or current anal fissure Retentive posturing, straight legged, tiptoed, anal pain, Straining IDIOPATHIC CONSTIPATION PATHOLOGICAL DISEASE | 9 | page=9,block=42 | 0.700 | valid |
| What condition should be considered in cases of bilateral undescended testis with hypospadias? | Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD) | Possibility of Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD) to be considered if: • Bilateral undescended testis with hypospadias • Unilateral undescended testis with severe hypospadias Undescended testis with torsion – red painful lump in the undescended testis Undescended testis with large inguinal hernia TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL PHC/ DISTRICT HOSPITAL July/ 2022 | 15 | relationship | 0.970 | Possibility of Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD) to be considered if: • Bilateral undescended testis with hypospadias • Unilateral undescended testis with severe hypospadias Undescended testis with torsion – red painful lump in the undescended testis Undescended testis with large inguinal hernia TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL PHC/ DISTRICT HOSPITAL July/ 2022 | 12 | page=12,block=59 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why does undescended testis with a large inguinal hernia require early surgery? | due to the risk of obstructed hernia | DSD- needs complete evaluation and treatment planning based on genotype, phenotype and psychological counselling Undescended testis with torsion – needs immediate exploration and orchiopexy/orchidectomy Undescended testis with large inguinal hernia- needs early surgery before waiting for 6 months due to the risk of obstructed hernia | 298 | relationship | 0.970 | DSD- needs complete evaluation and treatment planning based on genotype, phenotype and psychological counselling Undescended testis with torsion – needs immediate exploration and orchiopexy/orchidectomy Undescended testis with large inguinal hernia- needs early surgery before waiting for 6 months due to the risk of obstructed hernia | 12 | page=12,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |
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| • Subsequent follow-up may be with the primary health centre close to the residence of the patient subject to approval by the operative surgeon Complicated Irreducible with features of peritonitis Stabilize followed by urgent surgery Surgeon’s comfort SWELLING: Inguinal or inguinoscrotal (inguinolabial), reducible (with or without gurgling sound) or irreducible, cough impulse SILK GLOVE SIGN: Palpable silky thickening of cord CONTRALATERAL INGUINAL HERNIA: Upto 20% of patients may have synchronous contralateral inguinal hernia AGGRAVATING FACTORS: In males with bilateral inguinal hernia |
| 10 |
| page=10,block=2 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |