Types Of Exsicions And Inscisions

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Autopsy

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A surgical procedure usually performed by pathologists that examines a corpse to determine cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present at the time of death.

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Appendectomy

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(Also called Appy) The surgical removal of the appendix.

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Caesarean section

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(C-section) a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a mothers abdomen and uterus to deliver one or more babies.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS)

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Surgical procedure in which an electrode is implanted into a specific area of the brain in order to alleviate symptoms of chronic pain and of movement disorders caused by neurological disease.

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Cholecystectomy

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Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

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Craniotomy

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Cutting through the skin and drilling through and removing part of the skull to gain access to the brain.

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Crike (cricothyrotomy)

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When the throat is cut to insert a direct tube for breathing when an intubation is not possible due to blockage of the throat.

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Fasciotomy

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A surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle.

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Hemispherectomy

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A procedure to remove or disable one cerebral hemisphere (half the brain).

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Laparoscopic procedures

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Surgery performed using small incisions into the body. (Commonly used for appendectomies and cholecystectomy).

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Mastectomy

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The surgical removal of one or both breasts to treat breast cancer.