Spleen Flashcards

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Obj: discuss how the anatomy of the spleen influences the surgical approaches to the organ

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Obj: List indications for splenectomy

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Obj: given a clinical presentation, discuss historical, PE, and diagnostic findings indicative of each of the splenic diseases

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Obj: compare and contrast indication and technique of a partial splenectomy vs a complete splenectomy

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Obj: discuss post-operative care, potential complications, and treatment of a clinical patient that has had a splenectomy

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What is the anatomy of the spleen

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7
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What are the functions of the spleen

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What causes Generalized splenomegaly

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9
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What causes localized splenomegaly

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10
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What is a Hemangiosarcoma of the spleen? signs?

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11
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What is splenic torsion?

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12
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How is splenic torsion diagnosed

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13
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What is the treatment for splenic torsion

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14
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What are causes of splenic trauma

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15
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What is the treatment for splenic trauma

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16
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What are the preoperative considerations of a splenectomy?

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17
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What is the general surgical procedure of a splenectomy?

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What are the indications for a complete splenectomy

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19
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What is the procedure of a complete splenectomy

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20
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What are the indications for a partial splenectomy?

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21
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What is the procedure for a partial splenectomy?

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22
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What is the post operative care for a splenectomy?

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23
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What are the potential complications of a splenectomy?

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24
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What post operative arrhythmias are common to splenectomies

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25
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What is the treatment for post splenectomy arrhythmias?

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