Chapter 27 Surgery of the Reproductive and Genital Systems General Principles and Techniques Definitions Neuter refers to ovariohysterectomy (OHE) (surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus), ovariectomy (OVE) (surgical removal…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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)…
