Breast Surgery Flashcards
Breast blood supply comes from these three sources.
A) Intercostal vessels
B) Internal thoracic vessels
C) Lobes
D) Axillary artery
A, B, D
(Select All that Apply) Poorly perfused tissue can lead to:
A) infection
B) surgical complications
C) ischemia
A, B, C
What is the importance of lymphatic drainage as it relates to breast cancer?
A) Breast carcinomas tend to spread by traveling through the lymphatic vessels
B) Lymph nodes cause tumors
A) Breast carcinomas tend to spread by traveling through the lymphatic vessels
Breast cancer can spread through which of the following three:
A) Tissue
B) Lymphatic system
C) Blood
D) Skin
A, B, C
True or False. Mastectomy skin flap necrosis is not a complication of breast reconstruction.
False
The ______ system collects excess fluid in the body’s tissue and returns it to the bloodstream.
A) circulatory
B) lymphatic
C) vascular
B) lymphatic
This describes which breast surgical procedure: Removes the cancer while leaving as much normal breast as possible.
Breast-Conserving Surgery
True or False. A simple mastectomy surgery involves the removal of the breast as well as dissection of the axilla.
False
Which of the following is a reason for undergoing a modified radical mastectomy?
A) cancer is in the early stage
B) it is a preventative procedure
C) cancer has spread to the axillary lymph nodes
C) cancer has spread to the axillary lymph nodes
During which procedure is a blue dye or radioactive substance injected as a way to detect lymph nodes?
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
(Select All that Apply) Which of the following is a possible surgical complication following a axillary lymph node dissection?
A) Blood clots
B) Lymphedema
C) Fluid retention under the arms
A, B, C
What does Radio frequency advanced bipolar technology allow?
Allows for complete lumen occlusion and fusion of the intimal walls of the vessel
Describe (elevator pitch): TissueFect, tissue sensing technology
Automatically adapts to tissue variability in real time and provides improved control during procedures
Nanocoating
Delivers less sticking, less build-up and greater procedural efficiency
Balanced Design of the BiZacted Supports…
Supports activations with either hand