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SBS Chap 9
Question | Answer |
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Electrodessiccation | destruction of a lesion by the use of electrical current radiated through a needle. |
Lymphadenectomy | excision of lymph node(s) |
Lithotripsy | crushing of a gallbladder or urinary bladder stone followed by irrigation to wash the fragment out |
Marsupialization | surgical procedure that creates an open pouch from an internal abscess |
Retro peritoneal | behind the sac holding the abdominal organs and viscera (peritoneum) |
Mediastinum | the area between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, trachea, lymph nodes, thymus gland, esophagus, and bronchial tubes |
Diaphragm | muscular wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities |
Transthoracic | across the thorax (chest) |
Transabdominal | across the abdomen |