Laparoscopy: Principles of Access and Exposure Laparoscopic surgery requires intense attention to the details of the equipment used. Become familiar with the equipment used in your operating room. Ensure that…
Open Drainage of Abdominal Abscesses Most intra-abdominal abscesses are now managed by image-guided percutaneous drainage and antibiotics. Open drainage is used when percutaneous drainage fails or is not available, or…
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 assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) examination has largely replaced diagnostic peritoneal lavage for initial evaluation of the patient with multiple trauma. The examination is…
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 42 to 46. Peritoneal lavage is the first procedure illustrated in…
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. While general surgeons may not be called upon…
Digital Nerve Block Digital nerve block is used to provide quick, reliable anesthesia of a finger or toe. Nerve block avoids injection of anesthetic into injured or more sensitive distal…
