1st Exam. Part 2. Classification of Surgery

Question 1

Classification of surgery based on TIMING (El Em)

Answer 1

1. Elective
2. Emergency

Question 2

Surgical procedures performed at the surgeon’s convenience

> Availability of facility, supplies, room etc.

Answer 2

Elective

Question 3

Procedure that is immediately performed; condition requires urgent medical attention

(ex. dystocia)

Answer 3

Emergency

Question 4

Classification of surgery based on PURPOSE

[ D T C E ]

Answer 4

1. Diagnostic
2. Therapeutic
3. Cosmetic
4. Experimental

Question 5

Confirm diagnosis;

Explore the possibility or extent of certain diseases

Answer 5

Diagnostic

Question 6

“curative” surgery

Done to remove cancerous/necrotic tissues or organs

Answer 6

Therapeutic

Question 7

• Spaying (due to Pyometra)
• Urolithiasis (stones)
• Tumor
• Periodontal disease

are all example of _____ surgery

Answer 7

Therapeutic

Question 8

Done to preserve/improve/treat appearance and conditions that involve certain breed problems

Answer 8

Cosmetic surgery

Question 9

inward folding of eyelids

Answer 9

Entropion

Question 10

outward folding of eyelids

Answer 10

Ectropion

Question 11

Uncommon in dogs/cats; mostly seen performed on ruminants (Rumen Plug)

Answer 11

Experimental