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22 Cards in this Set
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abdominocentesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen
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anastomosis
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surgical connection between two hollow or tublar structures
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barium enema
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examination of the large intestine. Contrast is injected into rectum and x-rays are taken of the rectum and colon
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barium swallow
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barium sulfate is swallowed and x-rays are taken of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine
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cheiloplasty
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surgical repair of a cleft or defect of the lip
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colostomy
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surgical creation of an opening between the colon and body surface
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diverticula
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small out pouch in the intestinal wall
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diverticulectomy
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surgical removal of a diverticulum
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esophagectomy
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removal of any part of the esophagus
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gastrectomy
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surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
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gastroduodenoscopy
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process of visually examining the stomach and duodenum
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gastrotomy
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surgical incision into the stomach
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GI Series
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gastrointestinal series-fluoroscopic and radiographic examination of all or part of the gastrointestinal tract and the esophagus during or following the ingestion or injection of a solution of barium sulfate
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ileectomy
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surgical removal of the ileum
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nasogastric intubation
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placement of a tube through the nose, into the stomach and upper region of the small intestine to remove gastric or intestinal contents for analysis
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proctopexy
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surgical fixation of the anus
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proctoplasty
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surgical repair of the rectum or anus
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vagotomy
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surgical cutting of the vagus nerve, which stimulates acid secretion in the stomach
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SGOT, SGPT
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liver function tests
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alkaline phosphatase
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enzyme test done on serum to detect liver disease
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serum bilirubin
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tests for level of bilirubin. High levels indicate jaundice effect
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stool guaiac
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hemoccult test to determine presence of blood in the feces
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