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1. 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.






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






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






4. 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






5. 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.






6. Another word for a nosebleed






7. 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.






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






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






10. The chemoreceptors for _______ are located in the __________ __________ in the most superior region of each nasal cavity just above the superior turbinate near the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.






11. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.






12. 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.






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






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






15. An esophageal diverticulum

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16. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____






17. 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.






18. 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






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






20. 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






21. 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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...






28. 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).






29. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






31. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






32. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






33. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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






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






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






37. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






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






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

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41. 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 ____>






42. ________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 ________






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






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






45. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






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






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






49. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.






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







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