Breast Surgery Flashcards

1
Q

Breast blood supply comes from these three sources.

A) Intercostal vessels
B) Internal thoracic vessels
C) Lobes
D) Axillary artery

A

A, B, D

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2
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(Select All that Apply) Poorly perfused tissue can lead to:

A) infection
B) surgical complications
C) ischemia

A

A, B, C

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3
Q

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

A) Breast carcinomas tend to spread by traveling through the lymphatic vessels

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4
Q

Breast cancer can spread through which of the following three:

A) Tissue
B) Lymphatic system
C) Blood
D) Skin

A

A, B, C

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5
Q

True or False. Mastectomy skin flap necrosis is not a complication of breast reconstruction.

A

False

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6
Q

The ______ system collects excess fluid in the body’s tissue and returns it to the bloodstream.

A) circulatory
B) lymphatic
C) vascular

A

B) lymphatic

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7
Q

This describes which breast surgical procedure: Removes the cancer while leaving as much normal breast as possible.

A

Breast-Conserving Surgery

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8
Q

True or False. A simple mastectomy surgery involves the removal of the breast as well as dissection of the axilla.

A

False

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9
Q

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

A

C) cancer has spread to the axillary lymph nodes

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10
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During which procedure is a blue dye or radioactive substance injected as a way to detect lymph nodes?

A

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

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11
Q

(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

A, B, C

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12
Q

What does Radio frequency advanced bipolar technology allow?

A

Allows for complete lumen occlusion and fusion of the intimal walls of the vessel

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13
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Describe (elevator pitch): TissueFect, tissue sensing technology

A

Automatically adapts to tissue variability in real time and provides improved control during procedures

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14
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Nanocoating

A

Delivers less sticking, less build-up and greater procedural efficiency

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15
Q

Balanced Design of the BiZacted Supports…

A

Supports activations with either hand

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16
Q

Slim symmetric jaw design

A

Precise blunt dissection

17
Q

The advantage of Low temperature profile is that it….

A

Lowers the risk of the thermal speed to critical structures

18
Q

What are examples of conventional surgical techniques for breast surgery?

A

Clips, Electrosurgery

19
Q

What is the benefit of TissueFect tissue sensing technology?

A

Adapts to tissue variability in real time

20
Q

What is the benefit of nanocoating?

A) Adapts to tissue variability in real time
B) Less sticking and build up during procedures
C) Supports activation with either hand

A

B) Less sticking and build up during procedures

21
Q

(Select all that Apply) What is the benefit of the radio frequency advanced bipolar technology?

A) Allows for fusion of the internal walls of the vessel
B) Allows for complete lumen occlusion
C) Lowers the risk of thermal spread

A

A, B

22
Q

Lowers the risk of thermal spread to critical structures can be attributed to which feature of LigaSure technology?

A) TissueFect, tissue sensing technology
B) Nanocoating
C) Low temperature profile

A

C) Low temperature profile

23
Q

Compared to the Harmonic Focus+, the LigaSure exact dissector provides:

A) more precise dissection
B) less sticking
C) faster cooling times

A

A, B, C

24
Q

(Select all that apply) Which of the following are competitors to the LigaSure exact dissector?

A) Thunderbeat Open Fine Jaw
B) Voyant fine fusion
C) Harmonic Focus +

A

A, B, C

25
Q

Compared to the Voyant fine fusion, the LigaSure exact dissector has ___% longer overall instrument lenght.

A) 10
B) 11
C) 12

A

C) 12

26
Q

Compared to the Thunderbeat open fine jaw fusion, the LigaSure exact dissector has ___ % longer overall instrument length.

A) 12
B) 13
C) 15

A

C) 15

27
Q

Compared to the Harmonic Focus +, the LigaSure exact dissector provides:

A

Cooler maximum jaw temperature
Less thermal spread
Longer instrument length

28
Q

LigaSure small jaw helps reduce post-operative complications related to:

A) drainage
B) pain
C) the cancer returning

A

A) drainage

29
Q

The reduction of drainage when using LigaSure small jaw is due to:

A) Type of surgery
B) Adequate sealing of the lymphatics by the device
C) Surgical expertise

A

B) Adequate sealing of the lymphatics by the device