Surgeries
commonly performed to treat GERD
What is nissen fundoplication
a twisting of the bowel on itself
What is volvulus
This organ destroys old red blood cells
What is the spleen
This gland is located mid neck and overlays the trachea below the larynx
What is the thyroid gland
The organs of the hepatic system bleed easily. This is called...
What is friable
When a part of the diseased colon is removed to restore continuity to the intestines
What is a hemi colectomy
paralysis of the ileum, occurs postoperatively
What is paralytic ileus
This organ is an elongated lobulated gland that lies inferior to the liver and behind the stomach
What is the pancreas
The thyroid gland has two lobes which are connected by the
A strip of avascular tissue that lies on the abdominal midline
What is the linea alba
A malformation of the sacrococcygeal region that may become blocked or infected and must be drained
What is a pilonidal cyst or sinus
telescoping of the intestine causing ischemia and necrosis of the bowel
What is intussusception
This system includes the gallbladder, hepatic ducts, common bile duct and cystic duct
What is the biliary system
These small glands are situated on the thyroid gland and produce PTH
What are the parathyroid glands
A surgical procedure in which two hollow ends are joined together
What is anastomosis
The removal of a diseased gallbladder
What is a cholecystectomy
This can lead to perforation of the duodenum and requires surgery to prevent peritonitis
What is a peptic ulcer
This is a large vascular organ that aids digestion and filters toxic substances
What is the liver
These two hormones cause the areola to darken during pregnancy
What is progesterone and estrogen
An opening created in a hollow organ and sutured to the skin to drain the organs contents
What is a stoma
A radical operation that requires 5-8 hours to complete
What is a whipple
This occurs when a loop of bowel gets trapped in a defect of the abdominal wall
What is a strangulated hernia
The liver is encapsulated in a thick fibrous sheath called
What is the Glisson capsule
This is a normal by product of the breakdown of hemoglobin and is absorbed into normal bile
What is bilirubin
The insertion of a fine wire into a breast mass using guided imagery
What is a wire needle localization