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Surgical Technology

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






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






3. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus






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






5. 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






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






7. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






14. Pinna consists of 2 parts






15. 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.






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






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






18. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






20. 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 ___________






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






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






23. 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






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






25. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.






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






27. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






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






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






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






31. 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






32. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






34. 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






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






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






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






38. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






39. Another word for a nosebleed






40. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.






41. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






42. 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._____






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






44. What are the two common ear obstructions






45. 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.






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






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






48. Possesses several electrodes which enter and circle around inside the cochlear. Implanted under the patients skin behind the ear. The electrodes receive signals transmitted from the external portion of the devise to the cochlea activating fibrs of th






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






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