Surgery of the Digestive System
Chapter 20 Surgery of the Digestive System Surgery of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx General Principles and Techniques Definitions Maxillectomy is removal of a portion of the maxilla, and mandibulectomy…
SMALL ANIMAL
Surgery of the Bladder and Urethra
Chapter 26 Surgery of the Bladder and Urethra General Principles and Techniques Definitions Cystotomy is a surgical incision into the urinary bladder, whereas urethrotomy is an incision into the urethra….
Surgery of the Cervical Spine
Chapter 40 Surgery of the Cervical Spine General Principles and Techniques Definitions Weakness of all four limbs due to a cervical myelopathy is tetraparesis. When voluntary motor ability is lost…
Surgery of the Lower Respiratory System: Pleural Cavity and Diaphragm
Chapter 31 Surgery of the Lower Respiratory System Pleural Cavity and Diaphragm General Principles and Techniques Definitions The pleurae are the serous membranes that cover the lungs and line the…
Fundamentals of Orthopedic Surgery and Fracture Management
Chapter 32 Fundamentals of Orthopedic Surgery and Fracture Management General Principles and Techniques Definitions Unique terms used in orthopedic surgery include descriptions of examination and reduction maneuvers, classification of fractures…
Surgery of the Upper Respiratory System
Chapter 29 Surgery of the Upper Respiratory System General Principles and Techniques Definitions Rhinotomy is an incision into the nasal cavity. Tracheotomy is an incision through the tracheal wall. Tracheostomy…
Management of Specific Fractures
Chapter 33 Management of Specific Fractures Maxillary and Mandibular Fractures Definitions Maxillary fractures and mandibular fractures may result from trauma, severe periodontitis, or neoplasia. Periodontitis is an inflammatory reaction of…
Surgery of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 28 Surgery of the Cardiovascular System General Principles and Techniques Definitions Cardiac surgery includes procedures performed on the pericardium, cardiac ventricles, atria, venae cavae, aorta, and main pulmonary artery….
Surgery of the Integumentary System
Chapter 16 Surgery of the Integumentary System General Principles and Techniques Wound Management Surgical Anatomy The skin is composed of epidermis, dermis, and associated adnexa. The outermost layer (i.e., epidermis)…
Surgery of the Ear
Chapter 18 Surgery of the Ear General Principles and Techniques Definitions Otitis externa is inflammation of the vertical or horizontal ear canal or both; otitis media is inflammation of the…
