Surgical Procedures Abbreviations Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does AAA stand for in surgical terms?

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

Repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (correct)

Anterior cruciate ligament

Arteriovenous graft

What does ACL stand for?

Anterior cruciate ligament

What is ACF?

Anterior Cervical Fusion

What is ALIF?

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Signup and view all the answers

What does AKA refer to?

Above knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What is an AV Graft?

Arteriovenous graft Signup and view all the answers

What does BMT stand for?

Bilateral myringotomy with tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is BSO?

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Signup and view all the answers

What does BKA mean?

Below knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does CABG stand for?

Coronary artery bypass graft Signup and view all the answers

What is CR?

Closed reduction Signup and view all the answers

What does D&C represent?

Dilation and curettage Signup and view all the answers

What is EGD?

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What does ESS stand for?

Endoscopic sinus surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is EUA?

Examination under anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What does I&D refer to?

Incision and drainage Signup and view all the answers

What is ICD?

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Signup and view all the answers

What does IMN stand for?

Intramedullary nail Signup and view all the answers

What is IOL?

Intraocular lens Signup and view all the answers

What does IORT mean?

Intraoperative radiation therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is LAVH?

Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy Signup and view all the answers

What does L&B refer to?

Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What is LP?

Lumbar puncture Signup and view all the answers

What does MIDCAB stand for?

Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass Signup and view all the answers

What does MIS mean?

Minimally invasive surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is ORIF?

Open reduction internal fixation Signup and view all the answers

What does PAL stand for?

Power assisted liposuction Signup and view all the answers

What is PCI?

Percutaneous coronary intervention Signup and view all the answers

What does PDA mean?

Patent ductus arteriosus Signup and view all the answers

What is PEG?

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy Signup and view all the answers

What does PICC refer to?

Insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter Signup and view all the answers

What is PLIF?

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Signup and view all the answers

What does STSG mean?

Split-thickness skin graft Signup and view all the answers

What is TAH?

Total abdominal hysterectomy Signup and view all the answers

What does TEE signify?

Transesophageal echocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What is THA?

Total hip arthroplasty Signup and view all the answers

What does TKA stand for?

Total knee arthroplasty Signup and view all the answers

What is TURP?

Transurethral resection of the prostate Signup and view all the answers

What does VATS mean?

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is VP Shunt?

Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt Signup and view all the answers

What does Wound VAC stand for?

Wound vacuum assisted closure Signup and view all the answers

What is XLIF?

Extreme lateral interbody fusion Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Surgical Procedure Abbreviations

AAA: Repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm, a critical vascular procedure to prevent rupture.
ACL: Anterior cruciate ligament, key in knee stability; injury often necessitates surgical intervention.
ACF: Anterior Cervical Fusion, surgical fusion of cervical vertebrae to alleviate neck pain.
ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, a technique to treat lumbar disc disease.
AKA: Above knee amputation, often performed due to severe trauma or disease.
AV Graft: Arteriovenous graft, used to create access for dialysis patients.
BMT: Bilateral myringotomy with tubes, procedure to relieve ear infections in children.
BSO: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes.
BKA: Below knee amputation, performed for similar reasons as AKA.
CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, surgical treatment for coronary artery disease.
CR: Closed reduction, a method to realign broken bones without surgery.
D&C: Dilation and curettage, procedure for uterine issues, often post-miscarriage.
EGD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, an endoscopic procedure to examine the upper GI tract.
ESS: Endoscopic sinus surgery, minimally invasive surgery to treat sinusitis.
EUA: Examination under anesthesia, a diagnostic procedure to assess various conditions.
I&D: Incision and drainage, procedure to release pus and alleviate infection.
ICD: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, device to monitor and correct heart rhythms.
IMN: Intramedullary nail, a device used for the stabilization of long bone fractures.
IOL: Intraocular lens, used in cataract surgery to replace the natural lens.
IORT: Intraoperative radiation therapy, delivering radiation during surgery to target tumors.
LAVH: Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy, minimally invasive removal of the uterus.
L&B: Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy, diagnostic procedures for airway evaluation.
LP: Lumbar puncture, a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing.
MIDCAB: Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass, a less invasive option for heart surgery.
MIS: Minimally invasive surgery, techniques that reduce recovery time and complications.
ORIF: Open reduction internal fixation, surgical method to stabilize fractures.
PAL: Power assisted liposuction, technique using power tools for fat removal.
PCI: Percutaneous coronary intervention, a non-surgical method to open narrowed coronary arteries.
PDA: Patent ductus arteriosus, a condition often requiring surgical closure.
PEG: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a method for placing feeding tubes.
PICC: Insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter for long-term medication administration.
PLIF: Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, fusion via the posterior approach for spinal stability.
STSG: Split-thickness skin graft, used for covering wounds or burns.
TAH: Total abdominal hysterectomy, complete removal of the uterus and cervix.
TEE: Transesophageal echocardiogram, imaging of the heart using an endoscope.
THA: Total hip arthroplasty, replacement of the hip joint with an artificial implant.
TKA: Total knee arthroplasty, surgical replacement of the knee joint.
TURP: Transurethral resection of the prostate, a common procedure for BPH.
VATS: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique for thoracic surgery.
VP Shunt: Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt, device to manage cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
Wound VAC: Wound vacuum assisted closure, promotes healing in chronic wounds.
XLIF: Extreme lateral interbody fusion, surgical technique for spinal fusion through the side of the body.

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Test your knowledge of common abbreviations for surgical procedures with these flashcards. Each card provides an abbreviation along with its full definition, covering key terms from abdominal surgeries to limb amputations. Ideal for medical students or professionals looking to refresh their skills.