General Surgery
Surgical Landmark during a Cholecystectomy
What is the Triangle of Calot?
This type of hernia protrudes through the transversalis fascia in the area of Hesselbach's Triangle
What is a direct hernia?
Sterile irrigation fluid used for ophthalmic procedures
What is BBS (balanced Salt Solution)?
This is the wax that is found within the ear canal
What is cerumen?
This procedure treats compression of the median nerve and is performed by neuro, ortho, and plastic surgeons
What is carpal tunnel release?
This is created by insufflation of CO2 into the abdominal cavity
What is pneumoperitoneum
This type of hernia has both direct and indirect defects present
What is a pantaloon hernia?
This is the replacement lens when a cataract lens has been removed.
What is an IOL (Intra Ocular Lens)?
This is the term for creating a surgical opening into the tympanic membrane
What is myringotomy?
This is another name for the first cervical vertebra
What is atlas?
This is the fibrous capsule that covers the liver
What is Glisson's?
The reason a Nissen Fundoplication is performed.
What is a Hiatal Hernia?
This is an inward turning of the eyelid, causing corneal irritation.
What is entropian?
ENT doctors are also referred to as this
What is otorhinolaryngologist?
This is the anatomical area where cerebrospinal fluid circulates over all parts of the central nervous system
What is subarachnoid space?
This incision is used for an open appendectomy
What is McBurney?
This is a bowel anastomosis option used during a pancreaticoduodenectomy
What is a Roux-en-Y
These needle holders are frequently used in ophthalmology surgery
What is Castroviejo?
These tubes are placed during myringotomy procedures
What is PE (pressure equalizing)?
This facial sinus is used for surgical approach to the pituitary gland rather than traditional craniotomy.
What is sphenoid? Transphenoidal Hypophesectomy
This procedure is also known as a Pancreaticoduodenectomy
What is a Whipple?
This procedure is also known as a Billroth II
What is a gastrojejunostomy?
This is the gelatin-like fluid that fills the posterior cavity of the eye
What is vitreous humor?
This term is for bony overgrowth of the stapes
What is otosclerosis?
This network of connected arteries are found at the base of the brain
What is the Circle of Willis?