Thoracic Key

INDICATIONS Print Section Listen The long-term results of vagotomy are closely related to the completeness of the vagotomy and to efficient drainage or resection of the antrum (see Chapter 22)….

INDICATIONS Print Section Listen These procedures may be used when the vagus innervation of the stomach has been interrupted either by truncal vagotomy, selective vagotomy, or division of the vagus…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Bilateral resection of segments of the vagus nerves in the region of the lower esophagus is a key component in treating intractable duodenal or gastrojejunal ulcers,…

INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Gastrojejunostomy is indicated for certain patients with duodenal ulcer complicated by pyloric obstruction. It is indicated also if technical difficulties prevent resection or make resection hazardous;…

INDICATIONS Print Section Listen The usual indications for gastrostomy include the need for feeding, decompression, or gastric access. In feeding situations, the gastrointestinal tract must be functional and the need…

INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Gastrostomy is commonly utilized as a temporary procedure to avoid the discomfort of prolonged nasogastric suction following such major abdominal procedures as vagotomy and subtotal gastrectomy,…

INDICATIONS Print Section Listen This type of approach is ideal for a wide variety of elective and urgent procedures. Through this approach, the lung, mediastinum, pericardium, diaphragm, esophagus, sympathetic chain…

INDICATIONS Print Section Listen This incision is ideal for a wide variety of elective as well as emergency procedures. Through the left side, the left lung, heart, descending aorta, lower…

INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Placement of a chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) catheter is usually indicated largely for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 4 or 5 or with…

INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Indications for diagnostic laparoscopy can be divided into three broad groups. Gynecologic conditions include infertility, endometriosis, primary amenorrhea, pelvic pain in the female, and to rule…