procedures Flashcards
1
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thoracotomy
A
open heart surgery or removal of lung tissue
2
Q
craniotomy
A
removal of a diseased or injured part of the brain
3
Q
discectomy
A
relief of symptoms from a bulging intervertebral disc
4
Q
mediastinoscopy
A
inspection of the lymph nodes in the region between the lungs
5
Q
tracheotomy
A
emergency effort to remove foreign material from the windpipe
6
Q
laryngectomy
A
removal of a squamous cell carcinoma in the voice box
7
Q
arthroscopy
A
inspection and repair of torn cartilage in the knee
8
Q
laparoscopy/peritoneoscopy
A
inspection of abdominal organs (lapar/o means abdomen) and removal of diseased tissue
