The surgeon makes an incision approximately 6 inches long in
the upper right side of the abdomen
and cuts through the fat and muscle to the gallbladder.
Which of the following is a self retaining abdominal retractor?
Two of the most commonly used self-retaining retractors are the Weitlaner and Gelpie retractors (Figure 23-15). These are used to retract skin edges for superficial procedures. Care must be taken not to puncture vital tissues or oneself with the sharp points of these retractors.
When tissue from within the abdomen pushes out through the defect it may emerge between the tissue layers this is called?
Hernias
occur when tissue or an organ pushes through a weak spot in an abdominal muscle and are usually repaired surgically.
What position will the patient be placed in to facilitate thyroidectomy?
The patient should be placed in a
supine position with the apex of the patient's head at
the top of the operating bed. A shoulder roll or gel pad should be placed at the level of the acromion process
Which type of hernia is located within Hesselbach's triangle?
A direct inguinal hernia (alternative plural: herniae)
is a type of groin herniation, that arises from protrusion of abdominal viscera through a weakness of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal medial to the inferior epigastric
What is the term for a gallstone?
Cholelithiasis
is the name doctors sometimes call gallstones.
How long do I need to sleep elevated after thyroidectomy?
Head of Bed: Please elevate the head of your bed 30-45 degrees or sleep in a recliner at 30-45 degrees
for the first 3-4 days
to decrease swelling. The skin above the incision may look swollen after lying down for a few hours.
What is the best position for a patient after surgery?
One of the best sleeping positions after any kind of surgery requires
lying straight on your back
.
Why is thyroidectomy done?
Thyroid surgery is performed for several reasons and can include symptomatic thyroid nodules, recurrent thyroid cysts, goiter, Graves' disease, and to rule out or treat thyroid cancer. The purpose of thyroid surgery is
to remove part or all of the thyroid gland
. You will be in the hospital usually one night.
What is Richter's hernia?
Richter hernia (partial enterocele) is
the protrusion and/or strangulation of only part of the circumference of the intestine's antimesenteric border through a rigid small defect of the abdominal wall
. The first case was reported in 1606 by Fabricius Hildanus.
What passes through Hesselbach's triangle?
The Hesselbach triangle, also called the inguinal triangle, is a region of the lower anterior abdominal wall. If weakened, the Hesselbach triangle can allow for
the protrusion of the intestines through the
wall, known as a direct inguinal hernia.
Why Hesselbach triangle is weak?
The inguinal triangle represents an area of potential weakness in the abdominal wall,
through which herniation can occur
. … By definition, a direct inguinal hernia occurs medially to the inferior epigastric vessels (through the inguinal triangle), and an indirect hernia occurs laterally to these vessels.
What foods dissolve gallstones?
- Gallbladder cleanse. There are several reasons why gallstones may form: …
- Apple juice. Some people use apple juice to treat gallstones. …
- Apple cider vinegar. …
- Yoga. …
- Milk thistle. …
- Artichoke. …
- Gold coin grass. …
- Castor oil pack.
What are the 3 types of gallstones?
The traditional classification scheme classified gallstones into 3 types according to cholesterol content, including cholesterol stone (cholesterol content ≥70%),
pigment stone
(cholesterol content ≤30%) and mixed stone (30% ≤cholesterol content ≤70%) [17].
Do I need surgery if I have gallstones?
Most people with gallstones have no symptoms and
don't need treatment
. Those who do have symptoms often have surgery to remove the gallbladder. In people who do have symptoms, the most common one is pain in the upper right area of your belly.
Do you gain weight after thyroidectomy?
Patients undergoing thyroidectomy
experience possible mild weight gain
, particularly younger individuals and those with hyperthyroidism as the indication for surgery.
