Unit 3 Terms Flashcards
(177 cards)
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State surgical interventions for Colon cancer
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Colectomy (AKA: colon resection)-Excision of all or part of the colon
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State surgical interventions for Nasal polyps
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Nasal polypectomy, usually by FESS-Excision of nasal polyps by functional endoscopic sinus surgery techniques
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State surgical interventions for Cervical dysplasia
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Cervical conization-Excision of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis
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Define and State surgical interventions for Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)
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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Dilation and curettage (D&C)-Gradual expansion of the cervical opening to provide access to the uterus to remove a tissue sample (FYI: by scraping endometrium with a curette)
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State surgical interventions for Testicular torsion
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Orchiopexy-Fixation, suspension; testis
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State surgical interventions for Stress urinary incontinence
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Cystourethropexy-Fixation, suspension; bladder and urethra
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Mortality
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Rate of death
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State surgical interventions for Renal failure
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Insertion of A-V fistula for dialysis access
Creation of a subcutaneous connection between an artery and a vein
Or do a direct anastomosis
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Define Coarctation of aorta
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Narrowing of the aortic arch
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Define and State surgical interventions for Renal calculi
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Presence of kidney stones;
Placement of ureteral stent
Percutaneous nephrostomy-New opening, kidney; pertaining to, through the skin
ESWL-Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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State surgical interventions for Cervical cancer
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Varies by stage
Total hysterectomy-Excision of uterus
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)-Excision of cervix
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Define and State surgical interventions for Cholelithiasis
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Presence of (or condition of) bile stones Cholecystectomy-Excision of the gallbladder
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Define Pterygium
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Triangular thickened conjunctiva extending over the cornea
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Define and State surgical interventions for Empyema
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Collection of pus in body cavity, particularly the pleural space
Decortication of lung-Excision of restrictive fibrous tissue covering the lung
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Define and State surgical interventions for Varicose veins, saphenous
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Incompetent venous valves
vein stripping
Excision of varicose veinsCardiovascular system
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Define and State surgical interventions for Diverticulosis
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Abnormal condition of an out-pouching of the intestine, most often found in large bowel especially descending and sigmoid
Colostomy, temporary (or permanent, or a colon resection)-(create a) new opening in the colon (through the abdominal wall)
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State surgical interventions for Erectile dysfunction
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Insertion of penile prosthesis
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Define and State surgical interventions for Thrombophlebitis
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Inflammation; blood clot; vein
Venous thrombectomy-Excision of blood clot in a vein
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State surgical interventions for Thyroid cancer
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Total thyroidectomy-Excision of (entire) thyroid gland
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State surgical interventions for Prostatic cancer
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Prostatectomy-Excision; prostate gland
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Define and State surgical interventions for Basal cell carcinoma
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Cancer that develops in basal layer of keratinocytes
Surgical excision; evaluate margins; possible Mohs procedure
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Define Glaucoma
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Group of eye disorders characterized by increased intraocular pressure
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State surgical interventions for Mastoiditis, chronic
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Mastoidectomy-Excision of all or part of the mastoid bone
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Define Meckel’s diverticulum
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A congenital pouch found in terminal ileum
embryologic remnant, found during appendectomy
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Define and State surgical interventions for Greenstick fracture
An incomplete fracture; 1 side broken, other side bent
| closed reduction and casting
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Define and State surgical interventions for Carpal tunnel syndrome
Compression of median nerve at the wrist
| carpal tunnel release
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Define and State surgical interventions for Otitis media, chronic
Inflammation of the middle ear
| Myringotomy and placement of PE (pressure equalization) tubes-Incision into tympanic membrane
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Examples of Treat neoplasms Surgical procedures
Cervical conization for carcinoma in situ of cervix
Colectomy for colon cancer
Extrapleural pneumonectomy for mesothelioma
Craniotomy to excise brain tumor
Abdominal hysterectomy for fibroids or uterine cancer
Mastectomy for breast cancer
Insertion of venous access port to deliver cancer chemotherapy
Excision of basal cell carcinoma
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Define and State surgical interventions for Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)
Baby’s head is too large to exit mother’s pelvis
| Cesarean section
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Malignant
Deadly, incurable
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Idiopathic
Pertaining to, disease, unknown cause
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Define Scoliosis
Lateral curvature of the spine
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State surgical interventions for Spermatocele
Spermatocelectomy-Excision; swelling; of epididymis containing spermatozoa
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State surgical interventions for Pancreatic cancer
Partial pancreatectomy (Excision of part of pancreas) or pancreatoduodenectomy (Excision of pancreas and duodenum)
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Extravasation
Escape of fluid from a contained space into surrounding tissue; surgical example: TURP or hysteroscopy
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Benign
Not harmful
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Define Acoustic neuroma
Benign tumor of the 8th cranial nerve AKA: vestibular schwannoma
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Evisceration
Complete abdominal wound disruption; “bowels on the bed sheets”
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Define Pituitary adenoma
Tumor; gland (in this case the pituitary gland)
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Pathogenesis
Development of a disease
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Define Cardiomyopathy
Disease; heart; muscle
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Define and State surgical interventions for Pyloric stenosis
Abnormal condition; narrowing; pertaining to; pylorus (Valve at the distal end of stomach; regulates contents entering duodenum)
Pyloromyotomy (Incision; muscle; pylorus)
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State surgical interventions for Gastric cancer
Total gastrectomy with esophagojejunostomy (Excision of the stomach and creating a new opening between the esophagus and the jejunum)
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State surgical interventions for Varicocele
Varicocelectomy-Excision; swelling; veins of spermatic cord
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Define and State surgical interventions for Strangulated hernia
Protrusion of structures through a defect in abdominal wall; blood supply to trapped contents is occluded (FYI: necrosis can result)
Herniorrhaphy (To suture/repair; a defect in the (abdominal) wall; excise portion of bowel (intestine) with reanastomosis) with possible bowel resection
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State surgical interventions for Comminuted fracture
Fracture consisting of more than 2-3 fragments
| ORIF (open reduction Internal fixation) or external fixator
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Define Kyphosis
Excessive forward rounding of the spine
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Define Osteomalacia
softening, (of) bone
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Define and State surgical interventions for Subdural hematoma
Accumulation of blood; below (under) the dura
| Craniotomy with evacuation (FYI: may require just burr hole/s for access)
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Acute
Sudden onset of signs/symptoms indicating a disease
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Exacerbation
Worsening of a disease/condition
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Etiology
Study of the cause of a disease
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Define Spiral fracture
Fracture in which bone is twisted (torsion, rotational forces) apart
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Define and State surgical interventions for Osteoarthritis, knee
Inflammation; bone; joint – caused by wear and tear; localized
partial or total knee arthroplasty-Surgical repair; joint
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State surgical interventions for Obstruction small bowel
Laparotomy or laparoscopy with lysis of adhesions
| Incision into the abdomen (abdominal cavity) or visual exam of abdominal cavity with separation of scar tissue
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Define and State surgical interventions for Cystocele
Hernia, swelling of the urinary bladder (into the vagina; GU but done by GYN)
Anterior colporrhaphy-Suture repair of the anterior vaginal wall
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Define and State surgical interventions for Strabismus
Misalignment or deviation of the eyes due to unequal muscle tone
Recession/resection of extraocular muscles-Shortening (resection) or lengthening (recession) of the extraocular muscles to correct strabismus;
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Examples of Diagnosis Surgical procedures
Arthroscopy; Exploratory laparotomy/laparoscopy; D&C; Diagnostic laparoscopy; Breast biopsy; Prostate biopsy; Cystoscopy
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State surgical interventions for Rheumatoid arthritis, hip
partial or total knee arthroplasty-Surgical repair; joint
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State surgical interventions for Ovarian cancer
TAH BSO-Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooophorectomy
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State surgical interventions for Testicular cancer
Orchiectomy-Excision of testis (may insert testicular implant)
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State surgical interventions for Rectal cancer
low sigmoid colectomy with possible Miles resection with permanent colostomy
Excision of sigmoid colon; (create a) new opening in the colon (through the abdominal wall)
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State surgical interventions for Ureteral calculi
ESWL-Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Ureteroscopy with stone extraction-Visual exam; ureter; stone removed by breaking up using laser of ultrasonic energy or by stone basket removal
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Define and State surgical interventions for Condyloma acuminatum
Genital or mucosal warts, caused by HPV
| Surgical excision, often with laser
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State surgical interventions for Paraphimosis
uncircumcised foreskin cannot be returned to normal position
| Circumcision
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Define Leiomyoma uteri
Smooth muscle tumors of the uterus
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Prognosis
Expected course of a disease/condition
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Exogenous
The source of infection is from outside the patient
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Trauma
A physical injury or wound
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Define Closed fracture
Skin is not broken
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Define and State surgical interventions for Cataract
Opaque ocular lens
| Cataract extraction with IOL (intraocular lens implant)-removal of opaque ocular lens; IOL
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Endogenous
The source of infection is from within the patient
| pertaining to; origin; within
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Define and State surgical interventions for Cryptorchidism
Condition; hidden; testis or testes
| Orchiopexy; usually with herniorrhaphy-Suspension, fixation; testis
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State surgical interventions for Adrenal cancer
Adrenalectomy (Excision of one or both adrenal glands)
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Examples of Infection Surgical procedures
Infected knee joint: I&D; incision and drainage
Deep wound infection: I&D irrigation and debridement with delayed primary closure (FYI: I&D can mean either of the above)
Appendicitis: Appendectomy
Cholecystitis: cholecystectomy
Diverticulitis: temporary colostomy
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Define and State surgical interventions for Bimalleolar ankle fracture
Fracture of 2 malleoli; distal tibia and distal fibula
| ORIF (open reduction Internal fixation) ankle
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State surgical interventions for Spontaneous abortion
Dilation and evacuation (D&E)-Gradual expansion of the cervical opening to provide access to the uterus to remove “products of conception”
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Define and State surgical interventions for Gastritis
Inflammation, stomach
| No surgical treatment and treat with antibiotics
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Define Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of conjunctiva
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State surgical interventions for Vulvar cancer
varies by stage and type
| Vulvectomy; partial or radical (“skinning”, simple, radical)-Excision of the vulva
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Examples of Reconstruction Surgical procedures
Breast reconstruction post-mastectomy (P&R)
Skin graft for burns; Free flap tissue graft for big gaps (P&R)
Total joint arthroplasty: hip, knee, shoulder (Ortho)
ACL reconstruction for torn ACL (Ortho)
Maxillofacial reconstruction for jaw deformities (other)
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Define Pleural effusion
Fluid in the thoracic cavity between the parietal and visceral pleurae
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Examples of Congenital defects Surgical procedures
Cheiloplasty/palatoplasty for Cleft lip/palate
Intracardiac procedure for repair of Tetrology of Fallot
FYI: Widen pulmonary vessels and close VSD
Gastrostomy with delayed repair for tracheal-esophageal fistula
Syndactyly release
Anoplasty and temporary colostomy for imperforate anus
Laparotomy to enclose bladder for bladder exstrophy
Laparotomy to enclose viscera for omphalocele
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Ischemia
Temporary interruption of blood flow to an area
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Define Tetralogy of Fallot
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A group of 4 congenital heart defects:
Enlarge ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Overriding aorta
Right ventricular (RV) hypertrophy
RV outflow tract obstruction (RVOTO)
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Define and State surgical interventions for Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder
| Cholecystectomy-Excision of the gallbladder
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Define and State surgical interventions for Colles’ fracture
Fracture of the distal radius
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State surgical interventions for Sinusitis, chronic
Sinoscopy(or sinusoscopy) FESS-Visual exam of (paranasal) sinuses, functional endoscopic sinus surgery techniques
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Fistula
Abnormal tract formed between two structures
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Define and State surgical interventions for Endometriosis
Abnormal condition; endometrium present outside of uterus
Laparoscopy w/ablation; possible TAH
Visual exam of the abdominal cavity; destruction of endometrial tissue
TAH: total abdominal hysterectomy
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Define Otosclerosis
Abnormal condition; hardening; ear – but more accurately is the formation of new bone in the middle ear (especially around stapes), which prevents effective transmission of sound waves
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Define Polydactyly
Multiple digits; fingers or toes
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Examples of Disease Surgical procedures
Cholelithiasis; cholecystectomy
Diverticulosis; colon resection or colostomy
ITP; splenectomy
Idiopathic thrombocytopenia
Splenomegaly; splenectomy
Kidney failure; placement of A-V graft for dialysis access
Sclerosing cholangitis; liver transplant
Atherosclerosis (occluding carotid artery); carotid endarterectomy
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Define and State surgical interventions for Hemorrhoids
Veins of anal canal, prolapsed with rectal tissue
| Hemorrhoidectomy-Excision of prolapsed veins of anal canal
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State surgical interventions for Breast cancer
Lumpectomy with sentinel node dissection-Excision of breast tissue and the first lymph nodes along the lymphatic channel that drains the tumor site
Tylectomy-Excision of palpable breast lesion
Mastectomy-Excision of breast
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State surgical interventions for Uterine cancer
TAH BSO-Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooophorectomy with possible radical TAH BSO
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Define and State surgical interventions for Abruptio placenta
Premature separation of placenta from uterus
| Emergency Cesarean section-Delivery of a fetus (or fetuses) through abdominal and uterine incisions
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Define and State surgical interventions for Hiatal hernia
Protrusion of stomach into chest through enlarged opening in the diaphragm
Hiatal herniorrhaphy-To repair the esophageal opening in the diaphragm
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Define and State surgical interventions for Aneurysm, aortic
A ballooning or abnormal dilation of a blood vessel; (of the aorta)
Aneurysmectomy with graft repair; open or endoscopic -Excision of aneurysm with placement of aortic graft
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Define Patent ductus arteriosus
Failure of closure of an embryologic blood vessel; the connection between pulmonary artery and aorta
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Define Syndactyly
Fused digits; fingers or toes
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Chronic
Of long-duration; long-lasting
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State surgical interventions for Ruptured tympanic membrane
Tympanoplasty-Surgical repair, tympanic membrane
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Define Zenker’s diverticulum
DIverticulum-An out-pouching of the walls of a canal or organ
Zenker’s diverticulum-An out-pouching of the walls of the esophagus
Zenker’s diverticulectomy (Excision of an out-pouching of the esophagus)
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Palliative
To treat without curing
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Gangrene
Necrosis of tissue usually resulting from lack of blood supply
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State surgical interventions for Ovarian cyst
Ovarian cystectomy (Excision of ovarian cyst with MIS techniques), laparoscopic
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Define A-V malformation
(Arteriovenous malformation) snarled tangles of arteries and veins in the brain
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State surgical interventions for Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Laparoscopy with Tubal Dye Study (TDS)-isual exam of the abdominal cavity with evaluation of tubal patency
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State factors that influence wound healing.
Age
Very young and very old both may have blood supply challenges in getting needed substances to wound for healing
May have immature or weakened immune systems
Nutritional status
Healing requires nutrients; undernourished or malnourished = not enough or the right kind of nutrients = delayed healing
Smoking
Impacts blood supply; oxygen is needed for healing
Smoking decreases oxygenation; slows healing
Coughing post-op can increases stress on a healing wound
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Define Glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the glomeruli (in the nephrons) of the kidney
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Define and State surgical interventions for Rectocele
Hernia, swelling of the rectum (into the vagina; GI anatomy but done by GYN)
Posterior colporrhaphy-Suture repair of the posterior vaginal wall
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Keloid
An abnormally thick, wide scar
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Define and State surgical interventions for Ectopic pregnancy
Fertilized embryo situated out of normal position in uterus, usually found in uterine tube
Laparoscopic excision of tubal pregnancy-Removal of tubal pregnancy through visual exam of abdominal cavity
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Define Impacted fracture
One fragment is forced into another
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Three categories of wounds
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Intentional (surgical wounds)
Controlled and purposeful; incision, excision
Unintentional (traumatic wounds)
Acute, unintended injury
Chronic wounds (ignore “incidental”)
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Define and State surgical interventions for Pneumothorax
Air in the pleural cavity (FYI: from outside trauma or inside rupture of blebs)
Insertion of chest tube/s
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State surgical interventions for Bladder cancer
TUR-BT (Transurethral resection of bladder tumor)
| Cystectomy with ileal conduit (Excision of bladder with diversion of urine into an isolated segment of bowel)
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Define and State surgical interventions for Incarcerated hernia
Protrusion of structures through a defect in abdominal wall; structures cannot be returned to correct location (i.e., not reducible)
Herniorrhaphy (To suture/repair; a defect in the (abdominal) wall) with release of trapped structures
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Morbidity
Relative incidence of a disease or complication
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Exudate
fluid released with high concentration of solid matter; but
| Fibrinous – appears as thick adhesions
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Define and State surgical interventions for Epididymitis
Inflammation; epididymis
| Epididymectomy-surgical removal of the epididymus
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Thrombosis
(abnormal) condition of blood clot, i.e., blood clot forms when and where it’s not supposed to form
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State surgical interventions for Liver cancer
Hepatic resection or Liver transplant
Excise portion of the liver
Remove liver and replace with a donor liver or portion of
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Define and State surgical interventions for Melanoma
Tumor; black – malignant tumor of melanocytes
| Surgical excision
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State surgical interventions for Thermal injury: burn (3rd degree)
Skin graft
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Define Avascular necrosis, hip
Abnormal condition; death; due to absence of blood supply
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Hematoma
A mass of extravasated blood, usually clotted; localized accumulation of blood; e.g., a bruise is a hematoma
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Complication
A secondary condition making an existing one worse
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3 types of wound healing
1st intention (primary union)
Heals side-to-side in a sterile wound made under ideal conditions
2nd intention (granulation)
Heals from inside out by contraction (usually d/t infection)
3rd intention (delayed primary closure)
Heals when two granulated surfaces sutured together
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Define and State surgical interventions for Cubital tunnel syndrome
Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow
| cubital tunnel release (AKA: ulnar nerve transposition)
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Examples of Aesthetics Surgical procedures
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procedures to improve physical appearance:
Rhytidectomy
Rhinoplasty
Breast augmentation
Abdominoplasty
Liposuction
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Define and State surgical interventions for Coronary artery disease
Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries
| Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
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Hemorrhage
Loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel, usually used to indicate significant blood loss Shock
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State surgical interventions for Lung cancer
Thoracotomy with lobectomy or pneumonectomy
Thoracotomy = incision into thoracic cavity
Lobectomy = excision of a lobe of the lung
Pneumonectomy = excision of an entire lung (right or left)
They can also perform diagnostic procedure
Mediastinoscopy (visual exam of mediastinum)
To remove lymph nodes for pathology to determine if metastasis
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State surgical interventions for Esophageal cancer
Esophagectomy (Excision of esophagus) with gastroesophageal anastomosis
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Define Open fracture
Skin is broken
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State surgical interventions for Vesicoureteralreflux
Backward flow of urine from bladder into ureters
Ureteral reimplantation AKA: ureteroneocystostomy
Repositioning of ureters into bladder
Or create a New opening; (between) bladder and ureters
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State surgical interventions for Corneal damage covering pupil
Keratoplasty (corneal transplant)-surgical repair; cornea
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Define and State surgical interventions for Carcinoma in situ cervix
Cancer cells localized to cervical epithelium, does not penetrate into the cervix (FYI: in situ = “in position”)
Cervical conization-Excision of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis
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Define Oblique fracture
Fracture occurs at an angle
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Dehiscence
Partial wound disruption; such as skin edges coming open
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Define and State surgical interventions for Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Excessive; growth or development; prostate gland; not malignant
TURP-Transurethral resection of the prostate
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State surgical interventions for Uterine prolapse
Vaginal hysterectomy-Excision of the uterus through the vagina
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Define and State surgical interventions for Squamous cell carcinoma
Cancer that develops in superficial layers of keratinocytes
| Surgical excision; evaluate margins; possible Mohs
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Identify the four surgical wound classifications and two characteristics of each.
Class I: Clean (all must be true)
Incision under ideal surgical conditions
Primary closure
No break in asepsis
Uninfected and uninflamed
Class II: Clean-contaminated (any one of these makes it true)
Primary closure with open drain (like penrose drain)
Minor break in asepsis
Class III: Contaminated (any one of these makes it true)
Open fresh trauma less than 4h
Major break in asepsis
Inflammation present but no pus (nonpurulent)
Class IV: Dirty and infected (any one of these makes it true)
Open traumatic wound greater than 4h
Microbial contamination prior
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Define and State surgical interventions for Atherosclerosis, carotid
Abnormal condition; fatty plaque; hardening
| Carotid endarterectomy-Excision of atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid artery
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Define Chalazion
Inflamed (swelling of) meibomian gland (at eyelid margin)
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State surgical interventions for Cancer of the tongue
Glossectomy-Excision of the tongue
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Nosocomial infection
Hospital acquired infection
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Define and State surgical interventions for Epidural hematoma
Accumulation of blood; above or upon the dura
| Craniotomy (emergency) with evacuation and control of bleeding
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State surgical interventions for Mitral regurgitation
backflow through the biscuspid valve; “incompetent” valve
| Mitral valve repair or replacement
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Define Pulmonary embolus
Blood clot in the pulmonary artery or branches
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State surgical interventions for Gangrene, foot
lack of blood supply
| Amputation
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Define and State surgical interventions for Hydrocele
Hernia or swelling; “water” – but really a fluid-filled sac surrounding testis
Hydrocelectomy-Excision; “water” - a fluid filled sac surrounding testis
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Define Mitral stenosis
Abnormal condition; narrowing; pertaining to bicuspid valve
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State surgical interventions for Penile cancer
Penectomy; partial or total (excision of penis, all or part)
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State surgical interventions for Morbid obesity
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (laparoscopic)-Creation of a small gastric pouch connected to a segment of jejunum with connection of the duodenal limb to the lower jejunum
Or placement of lap band; or sleeve gastrectomy
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Define and State surgical interventions for Hydrocephalus
Abnormal accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles and may be congenital or acquired (due to head injury)
Insertion of ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Placement of a device to drain CSF from ventricle into peritoneal cavity
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State surgical interventions for Phimosis
uncircumcised foreskin cannot be retracted
| Circumcision
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Herniation
Displacement of tissue through an opening or defect
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Define Spina bifida
Congenital neural tube defect in which part of the meninges or spinal cord protrudes through the spinal column
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Adhesion/s
Abnormal attachment of two surfaces or structures; fibrous scar tissue that holds surfaces together
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Examples of Relieve obstruction Surgical procedures
Bowel resection for adhesions with necrosis
Laparotomy and release for intussusception or volvulus (turns to bowel resection if necrosis present)
Common bile duct exploration for CBD stones
ESWL or ureteroscopy for kidney stones
EGD for removal of foreign body (coin, carrot, hot dog)
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Diagnosis
Act of determining the cause or nature of a disease
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State surgical interventions for Kidney cancer
Nephrectomy-Excision of the kidney
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Debridement
Removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue
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Define Myocardial infarction
“Heart attack”; interruption of blood flow to heart muscle
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State surgical interventions for Brain tumors
Craniotomy with excision of brain tumor-Incision into the skull with removal of brain tumor
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Necrosis
Condition of; death; of cells, tissues, or organs
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State surgical interventions for Depressed skull fracture
craniotomy with reduction and fixation-Incision into the skull with fracture alignment and placement of devices to immobilize fracture
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Define and State surgical interventions for Transverse fracture, femur
A horizontal fracture through femur
| placement of an intramedullary nail
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Define Volvulus
A twisting of the intestinal tract (stomach or intestine)
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Define Intussusception
A telescoping of the intestinal tract, usually small bowel
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Define and State surgical interventions for Hemothorax
Blood in the pleural cavity
| Thoracotomy and insertion of chest tubes
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Define and State surgical interventions for Placenta previa
Placenta is situated over internal os of cervix, partial or complete
if significant bleeding, urgent C-section
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Define and State surgical interventions for Hyperparathyroidism
Condition; excessive; (secretion of) parathyroid glands
| Parathyroidectomy-Excision of parathyroid glands (some or all)
