Laparoscopy: Principles of Access and Exposure Laparoscopic surgery requires intense attention to the details of equipment used. Become familiar with the equipment used in your operating room. Ensure that it…
Exploratory Laparotomy The choice of incision for laparotomy is influenced by the operation planned, the location of the probable pathology, the body habitus of the patient, and the presence or…
FAST Examination for Trauma Focused abdominal sonography for trauma (FAST) examination has largely replaced diagnostic peritoneal lavage for initial evaluation of the patient with multiple trauma. The examination is performed…
Peritoneal Lavage: Insertion of a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Peritoneal lavage is a diagnostic maneuver in which a catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity and fluid is aspirated. The character…
Introduction The detailed anatomy of the muscles and fascial layers of the anterior abdominal wall is described in Chapters 39, 40, 41 and 42. Peritoneal lavage is the first procedure…
Introduction This is the longest section of this book, reflecting the complexity and diversity of abdominal operative procedures commonly performed during training and by practicing general surgeons. It is divided…
Carpal Tunnel Release The median nerve passes through a narrow, rigid-walled canal (the carpal tunnel) as it enters the hand. Here, it is vulnerable to compression from trauma, anomalous muscles…
Tendon Repair Preservation of mobility and function is a critical consideration in the repair of tendon injuries of the forearm and hand. In this chapter, the anatomy relating to the…
Vascular Access for Hemodialysis Beth A. Ballinger The creation of an arteriovenous fistula is a common procedure for surgeons involved in dialysis programs. The goal of this procedure is to…
Radial Artery Cannulation The radial artery is cannulated for monitoring purposes. A catheter in the radial artery can be used for direct measurement of arterial pressure and for sampling arterial…
