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A 50 year old patient is admitted for elective herniorraphy. Which of the following options will lead to a postponement of the operation?

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A 50 year old patient is admitted for elective herniorraphy. Which of the following options will lead to a postponement of the operation?


  1. SBP 110mmHg
  2. MI 2 months ago
  3. Hgb 12g/dl
  4. Pain around hernia
  5. Abdominal distention

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The key is B. MI 2 months ago. [After MI elective surgery should not be done before 6 months post MI, as operation in earlier than this time has significant increase in mortality].

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