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GI: Diagnostic, Symptomatic, and Operative Terms Flashcards

1
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loss of apetite

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anorexia

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inability to swallow

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aphagia

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3
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accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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ascites

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4
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in the cheek

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buccal

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5
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infrequent or incomplete bowel movements characterized by hardened, dry stool that is difficult to pass

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constipation

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frequent loose or liquid stools

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diarrhea

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7
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indigestion

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dyspepsia

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8
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difficulty in swallowing

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dysphagia

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9
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belch

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eructation

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10
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gas in the stomach or intestines

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flatulence

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11
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bad breath

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halitosis

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12
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red blood in the stool

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hematochezia

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13
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vomiting blood

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hematemesis

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14
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enlargement of the liver

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hepatomegaly

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15
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excessive level of bilirubin in the blood

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hyperbilirubinemia

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16
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yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera, and other tissues caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood

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icterus/jaundice

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17
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dark-colored, tarry stool caused by old blood

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melena

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18
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sick in the stomach

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nausea

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19
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feces containing fat

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steatorrhea

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20
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under the tongue

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sublingual/hypoglossal

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21
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inflammation of the mouth

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stomatitis

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22
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inflammation of a salivary gland

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sialoadenitis

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23
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inflammation of the parotid gland; also called mumps

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parotitis (parotiditis)

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24
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inflammation of the lip

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cheilitis

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25
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inflammation of the tongue

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glossitis

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26
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tongue-tie; a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick frenulum

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ankyloglossia

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27
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inflammation of the gums

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gingivitis

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28
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swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage

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esophageal varices

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29
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inflammation of the esophagus

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esophagitis

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30
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backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus, often as a result of abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter; causes burning pain in the esophagus

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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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31
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narrowed condition of the pylorus

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pyloric stenosis

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32
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a sore on the mucous membrane of the stomach, duodenum, or any other part of the gastrointestinal system exposed to gastric juices; commonly caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria

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peptic ulcer disease (PUD)

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33
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ulcer located in the stomach

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gastric ulcer

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34
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ulcer located in the duodenum

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duodenal ulcer

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35
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inflammation of the stomach and small intestine

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gastroenteritis

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36
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inflammation of the small intestine

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enteritis

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37
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inflammation of the lower portion of the small intestine

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ileitis

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38
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inflammation of the colon (large intestine)

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colitis

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39
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chronic inflammation of the colon along with ulcerations

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ulcerative colitis

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40
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a by-way; an abnormal side pocket in the gastrointestinal tract usually related to a lack of dietary fiber

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diverticulum

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41
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presence of diverticula in the gastrointestinal tract, especially in the bowel

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diverticulosis

42
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inflammation of diverticula

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diverticulitis

43
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inflammation of the intestine characterized by frequent, bloody stools, most often caused by bacteria or protozoa

44
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inflammation of the appendix

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appendicitis

45
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protrusion of a part from its normal location

46
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protrusion of part of the stomach upward through the hiatal opening in the diaphragm

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hiatal hernia

47
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protrusion of a loop of the intestine through layers of the abdominal wall in the inguinal region

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inguinal hernia

48
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hernia that is swollen and fixed within a sac, causing an obstruction

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incarcerated hernia

49
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hernia that is constricted, cut off from circulation, and likely to become gangrenous

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strangulated hernia

50
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protrusion of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal wall around the umbilicus (navel)

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umbilical hernia

51
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prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of the adjoining part

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intussusception

52
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twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction

53
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multiple polyps in the intestine and rectum with a high malignancy potential

54
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tumor on a stalk

55
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inflammation of the rectum and anus

56
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abnormal tube-like passageway from the anus that may connect with the rectum

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anal fistula

57
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swollen, twisted vein (varicosity) in the anal region

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hemorrhoid

58
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inflammation of the peritoneum

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peritonitis

59
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inflammation of the liver

60
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infectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally through fecal contamination of food or water

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hepatitis A

61
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infectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that is transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluids

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hepatits B

62
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inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmitted by exposure to infected blood (rarely contracted sexually)

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hepatitis C

63
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chronic disease characterized by degeneration of liver tissue, most often caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency

64
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inflammation of the bile ducts

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cholangitis

65
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inflammation of the gallbladder

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cholecystitis

66
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presence of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts

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cholelithiasis

67
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presence of stones in the common bile duct

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choledocholithiasis

68
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inflammation of the pancreas

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pancreatitis

69
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treatment of morbid obesity by surgery to the stomach and/or intestines; procedures include restrictive techniques that limit the size of the stomach and malabsorptive techniques that limit the absorption of food

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bariatric surgery

70
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repair of the lip

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cheiloplasty

71
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excision of all or part of the tongue

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glossectomy

72
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suture of the tongue

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glossorrhaphy

73
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repair of the esophagus

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esophagoplasty

74
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partial or complete removal of the stomach

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gastrectomy

75
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partial removal and repair of the stomach

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gastric resection

76
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puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid

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abdominocentesis/paracentesis

77
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incision into the abdomen

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laparotomy

78
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abdominal surgery using a laparoscope

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laparoscopic surgery

79
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repair of hernia

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herniorrhaphy/hernioplasty

80
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creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall to create an abdominal anus allowing stool to bypass a diseased portion of the colon; performed to treat ulcerative colitis, cancer, or obstructions

81
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union of two hollow vessels; used in bowel surgery

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anastomosis

82
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surgical creation of an opening on the abdomen to which the end of the ileum is attached, providing a passageway for ileal discharges; performed after removal of the colon

83
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excision of a diseased appendix

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appendenctomy

84
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removal of the appendix during abdominal surgery for another procedure (eg; hysterectomy)

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incidental appendectomy

85
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excision of polyps

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polypectomy

86
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repair of the anus and rectum

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proctoplasty

87
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excision of an anal fistula

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anal fistulectomy

88
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excision of hemorrhoids

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hemorrhoidectomy

89
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excision of a lobe of the liver

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hepatic lobectomy

90
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excision of the gallbladder

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cholecystectomy

91
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excision of the gallbladder through a laparoscope

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laparoscopic cholecystectomy

92
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incision for removal of gallstones

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cholelithotomy

93
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incision of the common bile duct for extraction of gallstones

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choledocholithotomy

94
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crushing of gallstones

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cholelithotripsy

95
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excision of the pancreas

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pancreatectomy

96
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PUD

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peptic ulcer disease

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GERD

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gastroesophageal reflux disease

98
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ERCP

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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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UGI

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LGI

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EGD

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esoophagogastroduodenoscopy

102
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NG

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nasogastric

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