Surgery Surgery Abdominoperineal resection is surgery, typically to treat colon cancer, to remove the anus, the rectum, and part of the sigmoid colon through an incision made in the abdomen. The end of the intestine is attached to an opening in the surface of the abdomen and body waste is collected in a disposable bag outside of the body. This opening is called a colostomy. Lymph nodes that contain cancer may also be removed during this operation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Abdominoperineal resection"
Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reshape and firm the abdomen. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by women (who are not considering having anymore children) and individuals who have abdominal fat deposits which do not respond well to diet and exercise. ...more on Wikipedia about "Abdominoplasty"
Acute pancreatitis is a rapidly-onset inflammation of the pancreas. Depending on its severity, it can have severe complications and high mortality despite treatment. While mild cases settle with conservative measures or endoscopy, severe cases require surgery (often more than one intervention) to contain the disease process. ...more on Wikipedia about "Acute pancreatitis"
Adjustable gastric banding is a surgical operation intended for weightloss in obese people with a Body mass index of at least 35 ( obesity starts at BMI 30). ...more on Wikipedia about "Adjustable gastric banding surgery"
The American College of Surgeons, located in Chicago, Illinois is a scientific and educational association of surgeons in the United States that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. ...more on Wikipedia about "American College of Surgeons"
An anal abscess is a abscess adjacent to the anus, characterized by extremely painful bowel movements. Often misdiagnosed as a bad case of hemorrhoids, this condition requires surgery and antibiotics. It is associated with Crohn's disease. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anal abscess"
An anastomosis (plural anastomoses) is a connection between two structures, organs or spaces. It commonly refers to connections between blood vessel or another tubular structure such as a loop of intestine. For example, when a segment of intestine is resected, the two remaining ends are sewn or stapled together (anastomosed), and the procedure is referred to as an intestinal anastomosis. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anastomosis"
Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique in which an X-ray picture is taken to visualize the inner opening of blood filled structures, including arteries, veins and the heart chambers. Its name comes from the Greek words angeion, "vessel", and graphien, "to write or record". The X-ray film or image of the blood vessels is called an angiograph, or more commonly, an angiogram. ...more on Wikipedia about "Angiogram"
Angioplasty is the mechanical, hydraulic dilation of an artery lumen which has been narrowed, sometimes totally obstructed, generally due to atheroma (the lesion of atherosclerosis). It uses the Seldinger technique to cannulate the obstructed artery, followed by introduction and inflation of a balloon to compress the obstructing lesion. This may be followed by a stent to ensure patency of the vessel. ...more on Wikipedia about "Angioplasty"
Antimicrobial prophylaxis refers to the prevention of infection complications following surgical procedures. Such infections are observed with relative frequency, even after " sterile" operations. An estimated 5 to 10 percent of hospitalized patients undergoing otolaryngology ("head and neck") surgery acquire a nosocomial ("hospital") infection, which adds a substantial cost and an average of 4 extra days to the hospital stay. Urinary tract infections are the most common nosocomial infections (accounting for more than 7 million physician visits every year in the United States), and are second in seriousness to respiratory infections. ...more on Wikipedia about "Antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery"
Aortic valve repair is a surgical procedure used to correct some aortic valve disorders. It is an alternative to aortic valve replacement. Aortic valve repair is performed less often and is more technically difficult than mitral valve repair. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aortic valve repair"
Aortic valve replacement is a surgical procedure in which a patient's aortic valve is replaced by a different valve. The aortic valve can be affected by a range of diseases and require aortic valve replacement. The valve can either become leaky ( regurgitant or insufficient) or stuck partially shut ( stenotic). Aortic valve replacement currently requires open heart surgery. Research is being done now on to develop valves that can be implanted using a catheter without open heart surgery. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aortic valve replacement"
Appendicitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the appendix. While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly due to peritonitis and shock. ...more on Wikipedia about "Appendicitis"
In human anatomy, the Artery of Adamkiewicz, also Adamkiewicz artery, major anterior segmental medullary artery and great anterior segmental medullary artery, is the largest anterior segmental medullary artery. It arises from a posterior intercostal artery, which branches from the abdominal aorta, and supplies the lower two thirds of the spinal cord via the anterior spinal artery. When damaged or obstructed, it can result in anterior spinal artery syndrome, with loss of urinary and fecal continence and impaired motor function of the legs; sensory function is often preserved to a degree. ...more on Wikipedia about "Artery of Adamkiewicz"
Arthroscopy (also called arthroscopic surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a physical examination of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arthroscopy"
Asepsis is the practice to reduce or eliminate contaminants (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) from entering the operative field in surgery or medicine to prevent infection. Ideally, a field is "sterile" — free of contaminants — a situation that is difficult to attain. However, the goal is elimination of infection, not sterility. ...more on Wikipedia about "Asepsis"
Asian blepharoplasty is a type of plastic surgery where the skin around the eyes is reshaped. It can be done to remove the epicanthal fold, to create a crease in the eyelid (a double eyelid); about 50% of Asians are born with a single eyelid, i.e. an eyelid with no crease. ...more on Wikipedia about "Asian blepharoplasty"
A Baker's cyst, otherwise known as a popliteal cyst, is a benign swelling found over the knee joint. It is named after the surgeon who first described it, Dr. William Morrant Baker (1839-1896). ...more on Wikipedia about "Baker's cyst"
The barber surgeon was one of the most common medical practitioners of medieval times - generally charged with looking after soldiers during or after a battle. ...more on Wikipedia about "Barber surgeon"
In surgery, a biomaterial is a synthetic or natural material used to replace part of a living system or to function in intimate contact with living tissue. Compare this definition to that of bio-based material. ...more on Wikipedia about "Biomaterial"
In surgery, the Blalock-Taussig shunt is a procedure to give palliation to cyanotic heart defects ( Blue baby syndrome). The aim of the procedure is to secure blood flow to the lungs while waiting for corrective surgery. ...more on Wikipedia about "Blalock-Taussig shunt" Please visit again www.shortopedia.com
Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic plastic surgical procedure intended to reshape the upper eyelid or lower eyelid by the removal and/or repositioning of excess tissue as well as by reinforcement of surrounding muscles and tendons. The procedure is used to improve the appearance of sagging upper eyelids and puffy lower "bags". When upper eyelid changes are severe in the elderly, blepharoplasty may sometimes be undertaken to open up the field of vision impaired by overhanging skin. ...more on Wikipedia about "Blepharoplasty"
Blood transfusion is the taking of blood or blood-based products from one individual and inserting them into the circulatory system of another. It can be considered a form of organ transplant. Blood transfusions may treat medical conditions, such as massive blood loss due to trauma, surgery, shock and where the red cell producing mechanism (or some other normal and essential component) fails (see blood diseases). ...more on Wikipedia about "Blood transfusion"
The last twenty years have witnessed a surge of interest in bloodless surgery, for a variety of reasons. Jehovah's Witnesses reject blood transfusions on religious grounds; others may be afraid of bloodborn diseases, such as hepatitis and AIDS. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bloodless surgery"
Boerhaave syndrome (also called Boerhaave's syndrome) is rupture of the esophagus. It is generally caused by excessive vomiting, although it may rarely occur in extremely forceful coughing or other situations. It can cause pneumomediastinum and/or mediastinitis (air or inflammation of the mediastinum) and sepsis. This condition was first documented by Herman Boerhaave after whom it is named. ...more on Wikipedia about "Boerhaave syndrome" Fast www.shortopedia.com
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