Procedures and Diseases Flashcards
abdominal perineal resection
surgery in which the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon are removed.
adenoidectomy
surgical procedure to remove the adenoids
amniocentesis
the sampling of amniotic fluid using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a fetus.
amputation
removal of a limb by trauma, medical illness, or surgery
anastomosis
surgical connection between two structures. It usually means a connection that is created between tubular structures, such as blood vessels or loops of intestine
abdominal aortic
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aneurysmectomy
a procedure to repair or remove an aneurysm in the aorta
atherosclerosis
a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls.
arthroplasty
the surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.
arthroscopy
a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems
arthrotomy
creation of an opening in a joint that may be used in drainage
aspiration biopsy
The removal of tissue or fluid with a thin needle for examination under a microscope.
benign prostatic hyperplasia
enlargement of the prostate gland caused by a benign overgrowth of chiefly glandular tissue
benign prostatic hypertrophy
A benign (not cancer) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine
biopsy
The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist.
bronchoscopy
an endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. An instrument (bronchoscope) is inserted into the airways, usually through the nose or mouth, or occasionally through a tracheostomy.
blunt dissection
careful separation of tissues along tissue planes by either fingers or convenient blunt instruments during many diverse surgical procedures
caesarean section
a surgical operation for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother’s abdomen
cauterization
burn the skin or flesh of (a wound) with a heated instrument or caustic substance, typically to stop bleeding or prevent the wound from becoming infected.
chest physiotherapy
external mechanical maneuvers, such as chest percussion, postural drainage, and vibration, to augment mobilization and clearance of airway secretions
cholangitis
a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the bile duct system that results from infection.
cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
colonoscopy
a doctor uses a colonoscope or scope, to look inside your rectum and colon.
colporrhaphy
a surgical procedure in humans that repairs a defect in the wall of the vagina.
craniotomy
the surgical removal of part of the bone from the skull to expose the brain.
cystocele
the supportive tissue between a woman’s bladder and vaginal wall weakens and stretches, allowing the bladder to bulge into the vagina.
dilatation
the action of dilating a vessel or opening or the process of becoming dilated.
diverticulitis
inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines.
enucleation
the removal of the eye that leaves the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents intact.
excision
the act or procedure of removing by or as if by cutting out
gastrectomy
surgical removal of a part or the whole of the stomach.
hemorrhoidectomy
Surgical removal of hemorrhoids
herniorrhaphy
The surgical repair of a hernia.
hysterectomy
a surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus.
hysteropexy
lifting the prolapsed uterus back into its normal position. This is done by using a strip of synthetic mesh to lift the uterus and hold it in place.
ileostomy
type of ostomy, which is a surgical opening in the abdominal wall
intubation
the insertion of a tube into a patient’s body, especially that of an artificial ventilation tube into the trachea.
lobectomy
surgical removal of a lobe of an organ such as the thyroid gland, lung, or liver.
mastectomy
the surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely.
mastoidectomy
an operation to take away part of the bone from behind the ear.
myomectomy
a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids
oophorectomy
surgical removal of one or both ovaries; ovariectomy.
nephrectomy
surgical removal of one or both of the kidneys.
neurogenic bladder
the name given to a number of urinary conditions in people who lack bladder control due to a brain, spinal cord or nerve problem.
orchidectomy
surgical removal of one or both testicles.
osteomalacia
the softening of the bones caused by impaired bone metabolism primarily due to inadequate levels of available phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D, or because of resorption of calcium.
pancreaticoduodenectomy
operation to remove the head of the pancreas, the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), the gallbladder and the bile duct.
pilonidal cyst or sinus
can be one or several openings in the skin between the buttocks. Often there is a cyst at the base of the sinus, the passage that leads to an abscess, which is a collection of pus.
pneumoarthrograms
a diagnostic method with which the arthrographer can confidently diagnose common joint abnormalities.
pneumonectomy
surgical removal of a lung or part of a lung.
prostatectomy
a surgical procedure for the partial or complete removal of the prostate.
rectocele
a herniation (bulge) of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina
rectovaginal fistula
an abnormal connection between the lower portion of your large intestine — your rectum — and your vagina.
retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
a surgical procedure to remove abdominal lymph nodes. It is used to treat testicular cancer, as well as to help establish the exact stage and type of the cancer.
salpingectomy
surgical removal of the fallopian tubes.
salpingo-oophorectomy
the surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
salpingoplasty
plastic surgery of a fallopian tube.
thoracoplasty
the surgical operation of removing or resecting one or more ribs so as to obliterate the pleural cavity and collapse a diseased lung.
total hysterectomy
the uterus and cervix are removed.
tracheotomy
an incision in the windpipe made to relieve an obstruction to breathing.
tracheostomy
an incision in the windpipe made to relieve an obstruction to breathing.
urolithiasis
the formation of stony concretions in the bladder or urinary tract.
