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Surgical Technology

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






2. 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






3. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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






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

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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. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx






8. 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






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






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






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






12. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






13. 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






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






15. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






16. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






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






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






20. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






21. Local anesthetics (with or without epinephrine). Gelfoam - bone wax - anitibotics (systemic and topical-wound irrigation - ointments drops - or suspension) and antiflammatory agents are a variety of ___________






22. 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.






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. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






25. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.






26. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____






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






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






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






30. 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).






31. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






32. 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.






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






34. 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






35. _____ 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.






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






37. Infectious disease that can affect any age group - although it is most commonly seen in the 2-5 year old. May be viral or bacterial.






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






39. 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






40. 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.






41. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______






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






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






44. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






45. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






46. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.






47. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.






48. An incision into the infereior posterior portion of the 'TM' with a disposable myringotomy knife - for removing fluid. Maybe be accompanied with polyethylene ventilation tubes - or pressure equalizing (PE) tubes.






49. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






50. 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