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Surgical Technology

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1. 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






2. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.






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






4. 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






5. Ear ache - headache - purulent discharge from the ear - hearing loss - dizziness - and weakness of the facial muscle due to damage of the ______ cranial nerve are evidence of _______






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






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






13. 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 ___________






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






15. 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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. 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.






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

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






25. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.






26. 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






27. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






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






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






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






32. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






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






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






35. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






36. 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.






37. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






38. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






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






40. 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






41. 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.






42. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






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






44. 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.






45. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule






46. 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.






47. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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






49. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






50. 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._____