Hip pinning (open reduction and internal fixation)
E Hip pinning (open reduction and internal fixation) 1. Introduction Hip pinning involves the open reduction of a hip fracture that is maintained by the application of plates and screws (internal…
Hip arthroplasty
D Hip arthroplasty 1. Introduction The replacement of joint surfaces is required primarily for inflammatory or degenerative conditions within the joint, such as those accompanying rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis from degeneration…
Forearm and hand surgery
C Forearm and hand surgery 1. Introduction Surgical procedures on the hand or forearm may be precipitated by violent trauma resulting in complex or dislocated fractures to the bones of the…
Anesthesia for the pregnant patient undergoing a nonobstetric procedure
J Anesthesia for the pregnant patient undergoing a nonobstetric procedure 1. Introduction a) Surgery for nonobstetric procedures occurs in up to 2% of women. b) Approximately 42% of procedures occur in the first…
Obstetric complications
I Obstetric complications From 1990 to 2005, the maternal mortality rate in the United States was 15 per 100,000 live births. The most common causes of maternal death include hemorrhage,…
Vaginal delivery
H Vaginal delivery 1. Preoperative assessment See the discussion of C-section earlier in this section. 2. Patient preparation a) All patients should have an IV catheter 18 gauge or larger placed and should…
Pelvic exenteration
G Pelvic exenteration 1. Introduction Pelvic exenteration is performed for the treatment of advanced, recurrent, radioresistant cervical carcinoma. It is considered a radical surgical approach because all pelvic tissues, including the…
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
F Loop electrosurgical excision procedure 1. Introduction The loop electrosurgical excision procedure is performed for the diagnosis and treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. This form of electrosurgery uses a loop electrode…
Hysterectomy: Vaginal or total abdominal
E Hysterectomy: Vaginal or total abdominal 1. Introduction Hysterectomy is commonly performed to treat uncontrolled uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, uterine myoma, gynecologic cancer, adhesions, endometriosis, and pelvic relaxation syndrome. Frequently, laparoscopy is…
Gynecologic laparoscopy
D Gynecologic laparoscopy 1. Introduction Laparoscopy is a common endoscopic technique in gynecologic procedures. It is frequently used to diagnose or treat pelvic conditions that may include sterilization, adhesions, pain, endometriosis,…
