A 47-year-old woman was operated on for the treatment of a chronic gastric ulcer that had not responded to medical treatment. At operation for partial gastrectomy, it was found that the posterior wall of the stomach was stuck down to the posterior abdominal wall. The surgeon had to proceed with great care to avoid damaging important structures lying on the posterior abdominal wall.
-The following structures located on the posterior abdominal wall were possibly involved in the disease process except which?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The right kidney does not lie behind the stomach (see text Fig. 19-38)

A 47-Year-Old Woman Was Operated on for the Treatment of a Chronic