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⩥Adhesions. Answer: strands of scar (connective) tissue that form
between the peritoneum and membranes of abdominal viscera
\zxxxxxThese occur as a result of inflammation or infection
This technique may be referred to as lysis of adhesions
⩥fistula. Answer: an abnormal tract or passage leading from one hollow
organ to another or from an organ to the skin; usually caused by
infection
⩥hernia. Answer: a protrusion of tissue or an organ through an abnormal
opening
⩥anastomosis. Answer: a surgical procedure in which two hollow
structures are joined
,⩥Billroth l procedure. Answer: a gastroduodenostomy, or surgical
anastomosis, of the stomach and the duodenum
⩥Billroth ll procedure. Answer: a gastrojejunostomy, or surgical
anastomosis, of the stomach and the jejunum
⩥stoma. Answer: a stoma may be a temporary or permanent method of
bypass
⩥needle wire localization. Answer: a technique used to identify a
nonpalpable tissue mass, used in preoperative breast biopsy
⩥mastectomy. Answer: a procedure in which breast tissue, including the
skin, aerola, and nipple, is removed, but the lymph nodes are not
removed (also called a simple mastectomy)
⩥modified radical mastectomy. Answer: a procedure in which the entire
breast, nipple, and areolar region are removed. The lymph nodes are
usually removed
⩥radical mastectomy. Answer: the entire breast all axillary nodes, and
the chest wall muscles are removed
, ⩥sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Answer: a procedure in which
one or more lymph nodes are removed to determine whether a tumor has
metastasized
⩥skin flap. Answer: a full thick-ness mass or flap of tissue containing
epidermis, dermis, and superficial fascia, which is attached to an area of
the body where tissues have been removed. As the area heals, the blood
supply and tissues of the flap integrate into the recipient site
⩥technetium-99. Answer: a radioactive substance used to identify
sentinel lymph nodes
⩥- abdominal wall
- gastrointestinal (GI) system
- biliary system (the gallbladder and associated structures)
- spleen
- pancreas
- hepatic system (liver)
- breast
- thyroid. Answer: general surgery procedures include those of the
abdomen and its viscera, the thyroid, and some procedures of the breast.
The organs and organ systems involved include the following:
⩥abdominal viscera (organs). Answer: the abdominal cavity contains the