Surgery of the Ear, Nose, Pharynx, and Larynx

This flashcard set covers key medical terms, surgical instruments, and specific ENT procedures related to the surgery of the ear, nose, pharynx, and larynx, as documented in the student's lecture notes.

Cerumen

earwax

Cholesteatoma

benign growth in the middle of the ear

Effusion

fluid in the middle ear

Epistaxis

Nosebleed

Evert

Turn outward

Hypertrophy

enlargement of tissue or organ

Ossicles

Malleus, incus, and stapes hones

Ototoxic

harmful to nearing of the ear

Packing

Material placed into cavity or wound (hemos

Papilloma

Benign epithelial growth

Paranasal sinus

air-filled cavity around the nasal can

Paresis

partial pavellysis, weakness

Perforation

hole or rupture in the menubrane

Phonation

Prod. of Sound by vocal cards

Polyp

Benign growth of mucous membrane

Sensorineural hearing loss

Jamage to the countear auditory

Transcanal

through the ear canal

TM

Tympanic membrane

Transsphenoidal

through Sphenoid Sinus

Tympanostomy tube

Tube placed in the eardrum to drain Fluid /ventalate Auid,

Otoscopy

A method of external examination of the ear and diagnostic procedure.

Myringotomy

A surgical opening is made in the tympanic membrane to release fluid.

Myringoplasty

Procedure to close a small, nonhealing hole in the tympanic membrane.

Mastoidectomy/tympanomastoidectomy

Surgical removal of a cholesteatoma and mastoid bone, with or without reconstruction; involves removal of diseased bone, mastoid air cells, and soft tissue lining.

Stapedectomy/ossicular reconstruction

The reconstruction of the ossicles to restore conduction to the oval window, performed to treat profound hearing loss related to sclerosis of the stapes.

Cochlear implant

Is used to transmit external sound directly to the VIII cranial nerve, to treat sensineural hearing loss.

Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)

Is performed to treat disease of the paranasal sinus, nasal cavity, and skull base and to improve nasal airflow.

Caldwell-Luc

Maxillary sinus is exposed by making an incision in the gingival-buccal sulcus (the junction of the gum and upper lip).

Turbinectomy/turbinate reduction

Removal of any bony obstruction at the frontal sinus to increase airflow through the nose.

Septoplasty

Surgical manipulation of the septum to return it to the correct anatomical position or to gain access to the sphenoid sinus for removal of a pituitary tumor.

Rhinoplasty

Is performed to reshape the external nose for aesthetic or functional purposes.

Tonsillectomy

Is performed to reduce ear, nose, and throat infection, and improve the airway.

Adenoidectomy

Surgical removal of the adenoids.

UPP

Performed to reduce and tighten oropharyngeal tissue to improve obstructive sleep apnea.

Laryngoscopy

Endoscopic assessment of the larynx.

Tracheostomy/tracheostomy

Is performed in the emergency department, ICU, or operating room to create an airway for the patient.

Laryngectomy

Surgical removal that involves removal of the larynx often including wide excision and tissue grafting.

Radical neck dissection

Procedure performed to treat malignant tumors; removal of all cervical lymph nodes and surrounding structures including the spinal accessory nerve, jugular vein, and sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Parotid

A type of salivary gland.

Glossectomy

Surgical removal of the entire tongue.

Glasscock

An ear dressing consisting of several gauze sponges held in place with a molded plastic shield secured with Velcro straps.

Modified Radical Neck dissection

Removes lymph nodes but preserves one or more of the major structures (muscle, vein, or nerve).

Selective neck dissection

Removes only selected lymph node groups at risk for cancer spread while preserving uninvolved structures.