Reference no: EM133406355
Questions:
Define cirrhosis and common precursors to this disease.
Describe the importance of removing air bubbles from contrast media prior to cholangiography.
Name the type of cancer commonly treated by the Whipple procedure.
Review the common uses for a Lahey tenaculum.
Describe the condition known as thyroid storm and resulting complications.
Review breast cancer staging.
Review the anatomy of the spleen.
Review the anatomy of the pancreas.
Describe the triangle of Calot.
Define pneumoperitoneum and how it is obtained.
Review the location of the gallbladder anatomically in relation to the liver.
Review the anatomy of the liver.
Define specialty instrumentation utilized during hemorrhoidectomy procedures.
Gain knowledge of the suturing technique involved in an end-to-end bowel anastomosis.
Review common surgical incisions and identify surgical procedures associated with each incision.
Describe the use of Maloney bougie dilators.
Name several intestinal clamps and how they differ from traditional hemostats.
Describe the TEP procedure for inguinal hernia repair.
Define laparotomy.
Describe a femoral hernia.
Review terms used to describe anatomic location (ex. distal, proximal, caudad, etc.).
Describe Scarpa's fascia.
Describe a Spigelian hernia.
Review methods used to place a gastrostomy tube.
Review the purse-string suturing technique and possible surgical uses.
Review anatomy of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
Describe regulatory functions of the parathyroid gland.
What are Langer's lines and why are they important?
Describe a bezoar and surgical implications.
Review the anatomy of an indirect vs direct inguinal hernia.
Gain understanding of the nerves identified and preserved during modified radical mastectomy procedures.
Describe a pantaloon hernia.
Describe the use of a Penrose drain during an inguinal hernia repair.
When would a vagotomy be performed?
Describe intussusception.
Describe lysis of adhesions and why it may be necessary.
Review surgical stapling devices.
Review diverticula and polyps of the colon.
Review the anatomy of the large intestine.
Describe bowel technique and the purpose of this technique.
Review the placement and development of an intestinal stoma.
Review breast anatomy and common surgical procedures and incisions.
Describe steps taken by the surgical team following a positive breast biopsy resulting in immediate mastectomy.