Introduction
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
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
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
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
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…
Axillobifemoral Bypass
Axillobifemoral Bypass Kenneth B. Simon Axillobifemoral bypass is one of the most commonly performed extraanatomic bypasses in vascular surgery today. This procedure is generally performed in the following types of…
Introduction
Introduction This section continues the anatomy of some structures that were first introduced in Section II. An infrequently performed extraanatomic vascular bypass procedure—axillobifemoral bypass (Chapter 35)—describes the axillary artery and…
Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy and Splanchnicectomy
Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy and Splanchnicectomy Thorascopic sympathectomy and splanchnicectomy are most often performed for socially disabling palmar or axillary hyperhidrosis. Less common indications include Raynaud’s syndrome and chronic pain. The procedure…
Transhiatal Esophagectomy
Transhiatal Esophagectomy In this procedure, the mediastinal dissection of the esophagus is done from below (through the esophageal hiatus during the laparotomy phase) and from above (through a left neck…
Thoracoscopic Surgery of the Esophagus
Thoracoscopic Surgery of the Esophagus This chapter describes two procedures: thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy and esophageal mobilization for resection. These are used to illustrate the thoracoscopic appearance of the mediastinum. As with…
