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gastrointestinal, laser and electrosurgery

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surgeon creates a stoma by making a circular incision thru the skin and the abdominal wall at the stoma site   true  
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in a hepatic resection, a right angle clamp allows the surgeon to reach underneath/around blood vessels, ducts & connective tissue attachments of the organs   true  
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layer that contains adipose tissue that varies from 1/4" to more than 8" thick   subcuticular layer  
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word meaning to bring together   approximate  
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during a lap chole, what structure must be ligated & divided   common bile duct  
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serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity   abdominal peritoneum  
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type of incision that is the simplest & most common   midline  
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wall of stomach contains a outer layer of delicate tissue   serous  
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material used to create a nonstress closure during a hernia procedure   mesh  
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when tissue w/in the abdomen pushes out thru a defect, may emerge between tissue layers   hernia  
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congential weakness in the inguinal floor is called   indirect inguinal hernia  
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procedure where a portion of the intestine is surgically severed and brought to the outside of the body   colostomy  
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surgery performed when a incision is made in the abdominal cavity   laparotomy  
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during this procedure, a section of the large intestine is removed and continunity is restored   colostomy w/anastomsis  
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2 sections of small bowel that are suspended from the abdominal wall   jejunum & ileum  
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pancreatic duct, common bile duct from the liver drains their contents into this section of the small intestine   duodenum  
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vein transverses the liver, branches form complex extensions into the liver   portal vein  
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pyloromyotomy is perfomed to correct   pyloric stenosis  
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resection of the lower esophagus & upper stomach   esphogogastrectomy  
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separates lobes of the liver   falciform ligaments  
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2 major vessels in the spleen   splenic artery & splenic veins  
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combining form for cecum   cec/o  
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pertaining to the abdomen   pelvic  
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duct that carries bile to the duodenum   common bile duct  
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muscular wave like movement to transport food thru the digestive system   Peristalsis  
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high blood levels of a pigment released by the liver w/bile   hyperbilirubinemia  
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chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract   crohn disease  
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sphincter   ring of muscle  
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specialist in gums   periodontist  
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pertaining to the mouth   stomat/o  
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membrane that connects parts of the SI   mesentery  
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swollen twisted veins   esophageal varices  
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abnormal pockets in a hollow organ   diverticula  
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new opening of the large bowel to the surface of the body   colostomy  
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fats are improperly digested and appear in feces   steatorrhea  
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membrane that connects parts of the SI   mesentery  
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cholecystectomy   cholecystectomy  
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twisting of the intestines   volvulus  
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abnormal pockets in a hollow organ   diverticuli  
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new opening of the large bowel to the surface of the body   power  
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grounding pad that is attached to pt, directs electrical flow   dispersive electrode  
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unit used to measure strength of electrical current   ampere  
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gas,liquid,solid thru which light energy is passed to creat a laser beam, contained w/in the optical resonant chamber   laser medium  
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in wave science, the # of waves per second measured in hertz   frequency  
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all waves in a laser light have the same wave length, or color   monochromatic  
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when using ESU, the pt must remove all body jewelry to prevent   alternate site burn  
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reactive & doesn't cause resistance to flow of electricity   metal  
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when using a ESU, the arcing creates the highest peak voltage available   (D) fulguration & colgulation  
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intussusception is   telescoping of the intestines  
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