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Surgical Technology

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1. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________






2. Growth that originate from mucous membrane - most often develop in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis. They can multiple and in some cases - the size and number may cause complete obstruction of the nose. The sense of olfaction is often impair






3. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions






4. To remove a foreign body - obtain diagnosis - or treat a condition. For flexible - the patient is often given a topical anesthetic - for rigid - general is the treatment of choice.






5. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual






6. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear






7. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.






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






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






10. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






11. 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






12. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.






13. What are the two common ear obstructions






14. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






15. Excision of a portion or all of the parotid gland. Common disorfer is the formation of stones that block Steno's duct. Very important to identify the facial nerve during a paratidectomy. Have facial nerve identifiers ready for surgeon.






16. During swallowing - the superior movable portion of the epiglottis fold over the opening into the larynx is called the _____. The superior opening into the larynx is the _______( space between true vocal cords).






17. Not breathing. Numerous - brief interruptions in respiration during sleep - leaving the patient feeling sleepy during the day. Life threatening - can lead to irregualr hear beats - high blood pressure - heart attach and stroke. Pharmacologic treatmen






18. 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






19. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed






20. Unilaterally - removal of the cervial lymph nodes - jugular vein - and sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). While perfomed alone to treat metastatic squamous cell carcinoma - also done in conjunction with mandibulectomy for metastatic lesions of the mou






21. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






22. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.






23. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____






24. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.






25. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






26. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.






27. ________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 ________






28. 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






29. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






30. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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31. 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






32. This progressive disease is herditary - affecting women more commonly than mena and is diagnosed with the assistance of a tuning for and audiometric exams. Surgical treatment to consider for this disorder would be _______or ________.






33. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.






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






35. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.






36. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






37. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.






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






39. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.






40. 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






41. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






42. Another word for a nosebleed






43. 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






44. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.






45. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.






46. Most often done to straighten a deviated nasal septum - and to improve air flow through the nasal cavity. It is also used to repair a perforated septum or one damaged by trauma.






47. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






48. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






49. There are several landmarks on the tympanic membrance. They are 1. _____ - surrounding the 'TM' is referred to as the 2. _____. A small superior is less tense and is called 3._____ - because it lacks the central fibrous connective tissue. The 4._____






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