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Surgical Technology

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1. Autographs(from the same person) - allografts (from the same species) - xenografts (from animals) - or synthetic grafts are several options available for repair or replacement of damaged or diseased _____ or the ____>






2. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






3. Removal of pharyngeal tonsils that have become enlarged. Done under general anesthesia - patient in supine - with neck hyperextedned by a roll placed under the shoulders. An adult patient may receive a local anesthetic and will be placed in teh sitti






4. Auditory or Pharyngotympanic - enter the nasopharynx from the middle ear. Their function is to equalize the pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane - preventing rupture of the TM. Opens during yawning - chewing and swallowing and blowing the






5. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______






6. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as

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7. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






8. Removal of the bony partitions that form the mastoid aire cells. Would be indicated for cholesteatoma or mastoidits. You will need a microscope - power drill - and microscopic instruments.






9. Treatment for intractable snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Redundant tissue of the fauces - teh tonsils (if present) and a portion fo teh soft palate including the uvula are removed. Removal of adenoids - if necessary. Surgeon uses a #12 Curved k






10. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.






11. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






12. All of the ossicles are affected - in addition to the perforated tympanum. The only remaining natural structure of the middle ear is the intact and mobile footplate of the stapes. Only an air pocked remains as protection for the round window - as the






13. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.






14. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.






15. Can be used as a diagnostic procedure - or can be considered functional. The paranasal sinuses can be accessed with the endoscope using an intrancasal approach or external incisions. The main advantages is that the surgery can be focused on the area






16. The external ear is comprised of the...






17. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.






18. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.






19. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?






20. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.






21. Used to remove hypertrophic turbinate - usually inferior. It is also achieved with a submucosal approach. The nasal mucosa along the edge of the edge of the affected turbinate is incised. All or some of the bones of the turbinate are removed. The muc






22. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.






23. ________may assist inn opening the eustachian tube - facilitaitng drainage of the middle ear cavity. The 'TM' may rupture spontaneously or may require surgical incision - called a ________






24. A soft tissue graft is used to repair the eardrum. The damage is limited to the tympanic membrane - All content of the middle ear are intact.






25. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.






26. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?






27. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus






28. May affect the pharyngeal - palatine - or lingual tonsils. Usually refers to the palatine tonsils and it is the palatine tonsils that are removed during the procedure - tonsillectomy. Most often caused by streptococcal organisms.






29. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)






30. An esophageal diverticulum

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31. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






32. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






33. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________






34. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?






35. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






36. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.






37. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________






38. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.






39. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.






40. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






41. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






42. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.






43. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






44. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.






45. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






46. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?






47. TM - malleus - and incus are affected. The replacement tympanium is placed directly against the intact stapes - permitting the transmission of sound to the oval window. In addition to the damaged tympanic membrane - both the malleus and incus have be






48. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a






49. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.






50. Occurs when there is an interference with the transmission of sounds from the external or middle ear - preventing sound waves from entering the inner ear. Ex. a peanut in the ear - perforated 'TM' - fluid in middle ear