The Gale encyclopedia of surgery and medical tests
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Abdominal Ultrasound -- Abdominal Wall Defect Repair -- Abdominoplasty -- Abortion, Induced -- Abscess Drainage -- Acetaminophen -- Adenoidectomy -- Adhesions -- Admission to the Hospital -- Adrenalectomy -- Adrenergic Drugs -- Advance Directives -- Alanine Aminotransferase Test -- Albumin Test -- Allergy Tests -- Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers -- Amniocentesis -- Amputation -- Anaerobic Bacteria Culture -- Analgesics -- Analgesics, Opioid -- Anesthesia, General -- Anesthesia, Local -- Anesthesiologist's Role -- Angiography -- Angioplasty -- Antianxiety Drugs -- Antibiotic Prophylaxis -- Antibiotics -- Antibiotics, Topical -- Antibody Tests -- Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Drugs -- Antihypertensive Drugs -- Antinausea Drugs -- Antinuclear Antibody Test -- Antiseptics -- Antrectomy -- Aortic Aneurysm Repair -- Aortic Valve Replacement -- Appendectomy -- Arterial Blood Gas -- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation -- Arthrography -- Arthroplasty -- Arthroscopic Surgery -- Artificial Sphincter Insertion -- Aseptic Technique -- Aspartate Aminotransferase Test -- Aspirin -- Autologous Blood Donation -- Axillary Dissection -- Balloon Valvuloplasty -- Bandages and Dressings -- Bankart Procedure -- Barium Enema -- Biliary Stenting -- Bispectral Index -- Bladder Augmentation -- Blast Injuries -- Blepharoplasty -- Blood Culture -- Blood Donation and Registry -- Blood Pressure Measurement -- Blood Salvage -- Blood Urea Nitrogen Test -- Bloodless Surgery -- Bone Density Test -- Bone Grafting -- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy -- Bone Marrow Transplantation -- Bone Scan -- Bone X-Rays -- Bowel Preparation -- Bowel Resection -- Bowel Resection, Small Intestine -- Breast Biopsy -- Breast Implants -- Breast Reconstruction -- Breast Reduction -- Bronchoscopy -- BUN-Creatinine Ratio -- Bunionectomy -- Cardiac Catheterization -- Cardiac Event Monitor -- Cardiac Marker Tests -- Cardiac Monitor -- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -- Cardioversion -- Carotid Endarterectomy -- Carpal Tunnel Release -- Cephalosporins -- Cerebral Aneurysm Repair -- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis -- Cervical Cerclage -- Cervical Cryotherapy -- Cesarean Section -- Chemistry Screen -- Chest Tube Insertion -- Chest X-Ray -- Cholecystectomy -- Cholesterol and Triglyceride Tests -- Choosing a Hospital -- Circumcision -- Cleft Lip and Palate Repair -- Closures -- Club Foot Repair -- Coagulation and Clotting Tests -- Cochlear Implants -- Collagen Periurethral Injection -- Colonic Stent -- Colonoscopy -- Colorectal Surgery -- Colostomy -- Colporrhaphy -- Colposcopy -- Colpotomy -- Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Surgery -- Complete Blood Count -- Computed Tomography -- Cone Biopsy -- Corneal Transplantation -- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery -- Coronary Stenting -- Corpus Callosotomy -- Corticosteroids -- Craniofacial Reconstruction -- Craniotomy -- Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) -- Cricothyroidotomy -- Crush Injuries -- Cryotherapy -- Cryotherapy for Cataracts -- Curettage and Electrosurgery -- Cyclocryotherapy -- Cystectomy -- Cystocele Repair -- Cystoscopy -- Cytology -- Death and Dying -- Debridement -- Debulking Surgery -- Deep Brain Stimulation -- Defecography -- Defibrillation -- Dental Implants and Restoration -- Dental X-rays -- Dermabrasion -- Diabetes and Surgery -- Dilatation and Curettage -- Discharge from the Hospital -- Disk Removal -- Diuretics -- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order -- Drug-resistant Organisms -- Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery -- Echocardiography -- Elbow Surgery -- Elective Surgery -- Electrocardiography -- Electroencephalography -- Electrolyte Tests -- Electromyography -- Electronystagmography -- Electrophysiology Study of the Heart -- Emergency Surgery -- Endolymphatic Shunt -- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography -- Endoscopic Ultrasound -- Endotracheal Intubation -- Endovascular Stent Surgery -- Enhanced External Counterpulsation -- Enucleation, Eye -- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) -- Epidural Therapy -- Episiotomy -- Epstein-Barr Virus Test -- Erythromycins -- Esophageal Atresia Repair -- Esophageal Function Tests -- Esophageal Resection -- Esophagogastrectomy -- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy -- Essential Surgery -- Exenteration -- Exercise -- Extracapsular Cataract Extraction -- Eye Muscle Surgery --
Face Lift -- Face Transplantation -- Fasciotomy -- Fecal Occult Blood Test -- Fetoscopy -- Fibrin Sealants -- Finding a Surgeon -- Finger Reattachment -- Fluoroquinolones -- Forehead Lift -- Fracture Repair -- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery -- Gallstone Removal -- Ganglion Cyst Removal -- Gastrectomy -- Gastric Acid Inhibitors -- Gastric Bypass -- Gastroduodenostomy -- Gastroenterologic Surgery -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Scan -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery -- Gastrostomy -- General Surgery -- Genetic Testing -- Gingivectomy -- Glossectomy -- Glucose Tests -- Goniotomy -- Hair Transplantation -- Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toe Surgery -- Hand Surgery -- HDL Cholesterol Test -- Health Care Proxy -- Health History -- Heart Surgery for Congenital Defects -- Heart Transplantation -- Heart-Lung Machines -- Heart-Lung Transplantation -- Heller Myotomy -- Hemangioma Excision -- Hematocrit -- Hemispherectomy -- Hemoglobin Test -- Hemoperfusion -- Hemorrhoidectomy -- Hepatectomy -- Hepatitis Virus Tests -- Hernia Repair, Femoral -- Hernia Repair, Incisional -- Hernia Repair, Inguinal -- Hernia Repair, Umbilical -- HIDA Scan -- Hip Osteotomy -- Hip Replacement -- Hip Revision Surgery -- HIV and AIDS Tests -- Home Care -- Hospice -- Hospital Services -- Hospital-Acquired Infections -- Hospitalist -- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Pregnancy Test -- Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Test -- Hydrocelectomy -- Hypophysectomy -- Hypospadias Repair -- Hysterectomy -- Hysteroscopy -- Ileal Conduit Surgery -- Ileoanal Anastomosis -- Ileostomy -- Immunoassay Tests -- Immunologic Therapies -- Immunosuppressant Drugs -- Immunosuppression -- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator -- In Vitro Fertilization -- Incentive Spirometry -- Incision Care -- Informed Consent -- Intensive Care Unit -- Intensive Care Unit Equipment -- Intestinal Obstruction Repair -- Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Measurement -- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion and Removal -- Intravenous Rehydration -- Intussusception Reduction -- Iridectomy -- Iron Tests -- Islet Cell Transplantation -- Joint Fluid Analysis -- Kidney Dialysis -- Kidney Function Tests -- Kidney Transplantation -- Knee Arthroscopic Surgery -- Knee Osteotomy -- Knee Replacement -- Knee Revision Surgery -- Kneecap Removal -- Laceration Repair -- Laminectomy -- Laparoscopy -- Laparoscopy for Endometriosis -- Laparotomy, Exploratory -- Laryngectomy -- Laser Iridotomy -- Laser Posterior Capsulotomy -- Laser Skin Resurfacing -- Laser Surgery -- Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) -- Latex Allergy -- Laxatives -- LDL Cholesterol Test -- Leg Lengthening or Shortening -- Length of Hospital Stay -- Limb Salvage -- Lipid Profile -- Liposuction -- Lithotripsy -- Liver Biopsy -- Liver Function Tests -- Liver Transplantation -- Living Will -- Lobectomy, Cerebral -- Lobectomy, Pulmonary -- Long-term Care Insurance -- Lumpectomy -- Lung Biopsy -- Lung Transplantation -- Lymph Node Biopsy -- Lymphadenectomy -- Magnetic Resonance Angiogram -- Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- Magnetic Resonance Venogram -- Mammography -- Managed Care Plans -- Mantoux Test -- Mastectomy -- Mastoidectomy -- Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation -- Mechanical Circulatory Support -- Mechanical Ventilation -- Meckel's Diverticulectomy -- Mediastinoscopy -- Medicaid -- Medical Charts -- Medical Comorbidities -- Medical Errors -- Medicare -- Medication Monitoring -- Meningocele Repair -- Mental Health Assessment -- Mentoplasty -- Microsurgery -- Migraine Surgery -- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery -- Mitral Valve Repair -- Mitral Valve Replacement -- Modified Radical Mastectomy -- Mohs Surgery -- Multiple-Gated Acquisition (MUGA) Scan -- Myelography -- Myocardial Resection -- Myomectomy -- Myringotomy and Ear Tubes -- Necessary Surgery -- Needle Bladder Neck Suspension -- Negative Pressure Rooms -- Nephrectomy -- Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous -- Nephrostomy -- Nerve Conduction Study -- Neurosurgery -- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs -- Nuclear Medicine Scans -- Nursing Homes -- Obesity and Surgery -- Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery -- Omphalocele Repair -- Oophorectomy -- Operating Room -- Ophthalmologic Surgery -- Ophthalmoscopy -- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery -- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test -- Orchiectomy -- Orchiopexy -- Orthopedic Surgery -- Otoplasty -- Outpatient Surgery -- Oxygen Therapy -- Pacemakers -- Pain and Pain Management -- Pallidotomy -- Pancreas Transplantation -- Pancreatectomy -- Pap Test -- Paracentesis -- Parathyroid Hormone Test -- Parathyroid Scan -- Parathyroidectomy -- Parentage Testing -- Parotidectomy -- Partial Thromboplastin Time -- Patent Urachus Repair -- Patient Confidentiality -- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- Patient Rights -- Patient-Controlled Analgesia -- Pectus Excavatum Repair -- Pediatric Concerns -- Pediatric Surgery -- Pelvic Ultrasound -- Penile Prostheses -- Pericardiocentesis -- Peripheral Endarterectomy -- Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery -- Peritoneovenous Shunt -- pH Monitoring -- Phacoemulsification for Cataracts -- Pharyngectomy -- Phlebography -- Phlebotomy -- Photocoagulation Therapy -- Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) -- Physical Examination -- Planning a Hospital Stay -- Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery -- Pneumonectomy -- Polypectomy -- Portal Vein Bypass -- Positron Emission Tomography -- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit -- Postoperative Antiemetics -- Postoperative Care -- Postoperative Infections -- Postoperative Pain -- Power of Attorney -- Preanesthesia Evaluation -- Prenatal Surgery -- Prenatal Testing -- Preoperative Care -- Preparing for Surgery -- Pressure Ulcers -- Presurgical Testing -- Private Insurance Plans -- Prostate Biopsy -- Prostatectomy -- Protein Components Test -- Prothrombin Time -- Proton Pump Inhibitors -- Pulmonary Function Tests -- Pulse Oximeter -- Pyloroplasty -- Quadrantectomy --
Radical Neck Dissection
Recovery at Home
Rectal Prolapse Repair
Rectal Resection
Red Blood Cell Indices
Red Reflex Testing
Reoperation
Retinal Cryopexy
Retropubic Suspension
Rh Blood Typing
Rheumatoid Factor Testing
Rhinoplasty
Rhizotomy
Robot-Assisted Surgery
Root Canal Treatment
Rotator Cuff Repair
Sacral Nerve Stimulation
Salpingo-Oophorectomy
Salpingostomy
Scar Revision Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Sclerostomy
Sclerotherapy for Esophageal Varices
Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Scopolamine Patch
Second Opinion
Second-Look Surgery
Sedation, Conscious
Sedimentation Rate
Segmentectomy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Septoplasty
Serum Calcium Level
Serum Carbon Dioxide Level
Serum Chloride Level
Serum Creatinine Level
Serum Glucose Level
Serum Lead Level
Serum Phosphate Level
Serum Potassium Level
Serum Sodium Level
Sestamibi Scan
Sex Reassignment Surgery
Sexually Transmitted Disease Cultures
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Shoulder Resection Arthroplasty
Sigmoidoscopy
Simple Mastectomy
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
Skin Biopsy
Skin Culture
Skin Grafting
Skull X-rays
Sling Procedure
Smoking Cessation
Snoring Surgery
Sphygmomanometer
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Instrumentation
Spirometry
Splenectomy
Stapedectomy
Stem Cell Transplantation
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stethoscope
Stoma
Stool Culture
Stool Fat Test
Stool O & P Test
Stress Test
Sulfonamides
Surgeons
Surgery and the Elderly
Surgical Instruments
Surgical Mesh
Surgical Oncology
Surgical Risk
Surgical Team
Surgical Training
Surgical Triage
Sympathectomy
Syringe and Needle
Talking to the Health Care Provider
Tarsorrhaphy
Tattoo Removal
Telesurgery
Temperature Measurement
Tendon Repair
Tenotomy
Tetracyclines
Thermometer
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Surgery
Thoracoscopy
Thoracotomy
Thrombectomy
Thrombolytic Therapy
Thyroid Function Tests
Thyroidectomy
Tonometry
Tonsillectomy
Tooth Extraction
Tooth Replantation
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Toxicology Screen
Trabeculectomy
Tracheotomy
Traction
Transfusion
Transplant Surgery
Transurethral Bladder Resection
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
Trauma Surgery
Treatment Refusal
Trocars
Tubal Ligation
Tube Enterostomy
Tube-Shunt Surgery
Tumor Grading
Tumor Marker Tests
Tumor Removal
Tumor Staging
Tympanoplasty
Type and Screen
Ultrasound
Upper Gastrointestinal Exam
Ureteral Stenting
Ureterosigmoidostomy
Ureterostomy, Cutaneous
Urinalysis
Urinary Anti-Infectives
Urinary Catheterization
Urine Culture
Urologic Surgery
Vagotomy
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Vascular Access Devices
Vascular Surgery
Vasectomy
Vasovasostomy
Vein Ligation and Stripping
Venous Thrombosis Prevention
Ventricular Assist Device
Ventricular Shunt
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
Vital Signs
Webbed Finger or Toe Repair
Weight Management
Whipple Procedure
White Blood Cell Count and Differential
Wound Care
Wound Culture
Wrist Replacement.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Key, K. (2014). The Gale encyclopedia of surgery and medical tests (Third edition.). Gale, Cengage Learning.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Key, Kristin. 2014. The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests. Gale, Cengage Learning.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Key, Kristin. The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests Gale, Cengage Learning, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Key, Kristin. The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests Third edition., Gale, Cengage Learning, 2014.
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