2.4 Abbreviations for Surgical Procedures Flashcards

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AAA

A

repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm

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ACL

A

anterior cruciate ligament

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ACF

A

anterior cervical fusion

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ALIF

A

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

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AKA

A

above the knee amputation

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AV Graft

A

arteriovenous graft

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BMT

A

bilateral myringotomy with tubes

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BSO

A

bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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BKA

A

below the knee amputation

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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CR

A

closed reduction

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12
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D&C

A

dilation and curettage

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13
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EGD

A

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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ESS

A

endoscopic sinus surgery

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15
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EUA

A

exam under anesthesia

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I&D

A

incision and drainage

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ICD

A

implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

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IMN

A

intramedullary nail

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IOL

A

intraocular lens

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IORT

A

intraoperative radiation therapy

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LAVH

A

laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy

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L&B

A

laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy

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LP

A

lumbar puncture

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MIDCAB

A

minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass

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MIS

A

minimally invasive surgery

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ORIF

A

open reduction internal fixation

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PAL

A

power assisted liposuction

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PCI

A

percutaneous coronary intervention

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PDA

A

patent ductus arteriosus

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PEG

A

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

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PICC

A

insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter

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PLIF

A

posterior lumbar interbody fusion

33
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STSG

A

split thickness skin graft

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TAH

A

total abdominal hysterectomy

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TEE

A

transesophageal echocardiogram

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THA

A

total hip arthroplasty

37
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TKA

A

total knee arthroplasty

38
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TURP

A

transurethral resection of the prostate

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VATS

A

video assisted thoracoscopic surgery

40
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VP Shunt

A

ventriculo-peritoneal shunt

41
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Wound VAC

A

Wound Vacuum assisted closure

42
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XLIF

A

extreme lateral interbody fusion