Surg 105--Chapter 29 (Fuller) Flashcards
Surgery that is performed to improve appearance but not function; also called cosmetic surgery.
aesthetic surgery
A tissue graft in which the donor and recipient are of the same species.
allograft
To enlarge a structure.
augment
The surgical transplantation of tissue from one part of the body to another in the same individual.
autograft
A graft derived from live tissue, whether human or animal.
biological graft
A type of graft or implant material made of synthetic absorbable material.
biosynthetic
A biological graft composed of different types of tissues such as skin and muscle.
composite draft
The surgical removal of dead skin. debris, and infectious material from a wound.
debridement
A medical device used for removing single thickness skin grafts.
dermatome
Drying or dehydration of tissue.
desiccation
Tissue that has been burned (second- and third-degree burns) but remains adherent to the wound.
eschar
Tissue that is non-elastic and may constrict underlying structures, impairing vital functions
eschar
Excision of eschar to release stricture in surrounding tissues.
escharotomy
Multiple longitudinal incisions made in the fascia to release severe swelling or stricture which can result in necrosis.
fasciotomy
A skin graft composed of the epidermis and dermis.
full-thickness skin graft (FTSG)
A dressing impregnated with a water-based gel that prevents the wound from drying and encourages healing.
hydrodressing
A scar which contains excess tissue and may be inflamed and usually reduces within 6 months.
hypertrophic scar
A synthetic, natural, or biosynthetic substance used to fill in or replace an anatomical structure.
implant
A hypertrophic scar occurring in dark-skinned individuals, may become a bulbous and usually does not reduce over time.
keloid
A procedure in which a malignant tissue mass is removed and cut into quadrants before frozen section.
mohs surgery
Damage to the skin caused by ultraviolet light.
photodamage
Surgery performed to restore form and function that have been lost because of trauma, radical surgery, or congenital anomaly.
plastic and reconstructive surgery
To fold tissue and secure it in place surgically.
plicate
Derived from pig tissue.
porcine