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Surgical Technology

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






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






3. 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.






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






5. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.






6. 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.






7. The only cartilage in the upper digestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx. It is the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages and attaches to the trachea.






8. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






9. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.






10. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness






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






12. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.






13. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






14. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.






15. Pinna consists of 2 parts






16. 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.






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






18. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






19. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?






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






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






23. ______can be caused by stagnant water and wax in the ear or may be acquired from swimming in contaminated water. Inflammations can be either bacterial or fungal and cause the patient a great deal of pain.






24. The ______come together to form the utricle.






25. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






26. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.






27. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






28. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






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






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






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






32. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






33. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.






34. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






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

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






37. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.






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






39. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






40. 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.






41. Another word for a nosebleed






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc






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






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