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Surgical Technology

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1. 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.






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






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






4. 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






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






6. What are the two common ear obstructions






7. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.






8. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________






9. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.






10. 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






11. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






12. Is a benign cyst or tumor that fills the mastoid cavity and erodes the mastoid air cells. Formed when epithelial cells that would normally be shed throught the eustachian tube are unable to migrate out the middle ear cavity due to a blockage of the a






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






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






15. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.






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






17. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______






18. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.






19. 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






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






21. 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.






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






23. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.






24. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...






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






26. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






27. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






28. 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






29. Commonly referred to as the throat. Serves the respiratory tract by receiving air from the nose and mouth - and the digestive system as a passageway for food and liquids.






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. Another word for a nosebleed






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






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






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

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






41. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.






42. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






43. 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






44. ________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 ________






45. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






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






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






48. 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 ___________






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






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