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GENERAL SURGERY [13 records]

Record 1 2018-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Anesthesia and Recovery
  • Nervous System
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent... used as an adjunct in general anesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation and as a skeletal muscle relaxant during surgery or mechanical ventilation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Anesthésie et réanimation
  • Système nerveux
  • Muscles et tendons
CONT

ZEMURON (bromure de rocuronium) est indiqué comme traitement d'appoint lors d'une anesthésie générale, dans le but de faciliter l'intubation endotrachéale normale ou l'intubation endotrachéale à séquence rapide (commencée 60 à 90 secondes après l'administration), afin de procurer un relâchement des muscles squelettiques pendant une intervention chirurgicale ou une ventilation mécanique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
  • Anestesia y reanimación
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Músculos y tendones
DEF

Coadyuvante de la anestesia general para facilitar la intubación traqueal durante la inducción rutinaria, y para conseguir la relajación de la musculatura esquelética en cirugía.

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Record 2 2017-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Surgery
  • Medical Staff
CONT

The general surgeon is trained to provide surgical care for the whole patient. This includes making a diagnosis; preoperative, operative and postoperative management of the patient; and the surgical treatment of the alimentary tract; abdomen and its contents, including the pelvis; breast, skin and soft tissue; and endocrine system. It includes head and neck surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma and burns, transplants and vascular surgery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Chirurgie
  • Personnel médical
CONT

Chirurgien général. Personne qui, à titre de médecin spécialiste, pratique des interventions chirurgicales afin de diagnostiquer une maladie, d'enlever des tissus ou des organes atteints, de réparer des traumatismes ou d'assurer le fonctionnement correct et normal d'un organe. Elle traite les maladies de la peau et des tissus mous, de la tête et du cou, des glandes endocrines, du thorax, de tous les organes abdominaux (œsophage, estomac, intestins, foie, vésicule et voies biliaires, pancréas et rate) ainsi que les artères et les veines. Elle est également spécialiste de première ligne pour les polytraumatisés et les cas chirurgicaux graves en salle d'urgence ou aux soins intensifs. Chaque fois, elle détermine et effectue l'intervention appropriée et exerce un suivi auprès de ses patients au cours de la période postopératoire.

OBS

chirurgien généraliste; chirurgienne généraliste : termes tirés du Mini-lexique de la médecine et du droit et reproduits avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface.

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Musculoskeletal System
OBS

The purpose of the Canadian Orthopaedic Residents Association [is] to foster and promote research and education in the field of orthopaedic surgery, to organize and institute the CORA Annual General Meeting and Research Symposium, to represent the interests and concerns of the CORA to the COA [(Canadian Orthopaedic Association) ], and to promote and direct improvements in the residency training programs.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Orthopedic Residents Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)

Spanish

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Record 4 2014-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
  • Cancers and Oncology
CONT

Breast-conserving surgery removes the cancer and surrounding tissue. The goal is to take just enough tissue so that the breast looks as normal as possible after the surgery but the chance of the cancer coming back is low. The size and location of tumors differs from one person to another, so the amount of tissue removed during surgery also varies. To make it simple, you can think of two general breast-conserving surgeries : a lumpectomy and a partial mastectomy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
  • Cancers et oncologie
CONT

Une chirurgie mammaire conservatrice, aussi appelée chirurgie de conservation du sein, consiste à retirer la tumeur et une petite quantité des tissus qui l'entourent de façon à conserver la plus grande partie de votre sein. Il existe deux grands types de chirurgie conservatrice : la tumorectomie (encore appelée zonectomie) et la quadrantectomie (encore appelée exérèse locale élargie ou mastectomie segmentaire). La différence entre ces deux types de chirurgie correspond notamment au volume de glande mammaire enlevé.

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anesthesia and Recovery
DEF

Local anesthesia in the form of solution, ointment or jelly applied to the conjunctiva, mucous membranes or skin.

CONT

General anesthesia constitutes a major portion of the risk of cataract surgery. Because cataract extraction can usually be performed under local or even topical anesthesia, general anesthesia should be avoided in medically fragile patients.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anesthésie et réanimation
CONT

L'analgésie par voie locale et loco-régionale. Les anesthésies locales : anesthésie topique ou de contact. La crème EMLA, appliquée une heure avant un acte douloureux, procure une analgésie sur 4 mm de profondeur. [...] Les autres topiques locaux ne sont pas adaptés au nourrisson (toxicité du mélange TAC, risque de nécrose cutanée avec les produits réfrigérants comme le cryofluorane).

Key term(s)
  • anesthésie de surface

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Anestesia y reanimación
DEF

Anestesia aplicada en forma de solución, gel o ungüento sobre la piel, una membrana mucosa o la cornea.

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Record 6 2008-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
DEF

A lightweight, ratchet-handled hemostat with the blades curved sharply downwards near their tip.

CONT

[Mixter forceps] are used primarily in general and vascular surgery. [They] are helpful in placing sutures behind or around a vessel or duct. They are used secondarily for the dissection of tissue. All Mixter forceps, artery or hemostatic forceps, thoracic or grasping forceps, gall stone forceps and gall duct forceps) are right angle [forceps].

OBS

In medical eponyms, the possessive form, such as in "Mixter’s forceps" (Samuel Jason Mixter, American neurological surgeon) often disappears over the years. For that reason, the written forms "Mixter’s forceps", and "Mixter’s clamp" are no longer found.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 7 2008-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

Proper name : Mixter gall duct forceps... Features : tip rounded; horizontal serrations. Uses : Primarily general and vascular surgery. Often helpful in placing sutures behind or around a vessel or duct. Secondarily used for the dissection of tissue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 8 2008-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

Proper Name : DeBakey Needle Holder.... Features : T ips narrower than Mayo-Hegar or Hegar Baumgartner; Jaws-diamond serrated(3600 teeth 1/2 inch). Uses :General, thoracic, cardiovascular and vascular surgery. Shorter length pattern applicable to eye, plastic and neurosurgery; for use with needles with suture size 5-0 and 6-0.

OBS

There are many surgical instruments bearing the name of Michael Ellis DeBakey, a world renowned cardiovascular surgeon, medical inventor, medical statesperson, and teacher: DeBakey atraumatic forceps; DeBakey dissecting forceps; DeBakey grasping forceps; DeBakey ligature forceps; DeBakey atraumatic hemostatic forceps; DeBakey-Mosquito haemostatic forceps; DeBakey-Rankin haemostatic forceps; DeBakey tissue forceps; DeBakey vascular forceps; De Bakey peripheral vascular clamp; DeBakey multipurpose vascular clamp; DeBakey anastomosis clamp; DeBakey aortic aneurysm clamp; DeBakey aortic clamp; DeBakey bulldog clamp; DeBakey-Satinsky bulldog clamp; DeBakey needle holder; DeBakey vascular scissors; DeBakey vascular dilators; etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 9 2008-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

The popular Mayo Hegar needle holder is used for holding large suture needles and is often used in general surgery.

OBS

Proper Name: Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder. Common Name: Mayo-Hegar, Needle Driver, Driver. Features: tips - rounded, straight; jaws - diamond serrated (2500 teeth 1/2 inch). Uses: To hold medium to heavy gauge needles. For holding fine needles with suture sizes up to 4-0.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
OBS

Pluriel : des porte-aiguilles.

Spanish

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Record 10 2006-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
  • Personal Esthetics
CONT

Gross and others have recently advocated liposhaving as a superior alternative to liposuction. With liposhaving, commercially available soft tissue shavers(often employed in endoscopic surgery) are used instead of the liposuction cannula to sharply amputate fat deposits sucked into the shaver with minimal suction. Great care must be taken to activate the blade only when the shaver is in continuous motion and in the appropriate location, in order to avoid over resecting fat and macerating skin edges. In the right hands, liposhaving is quicker and less labor-intensive then traditional liposuction. However, the safety of this technique with respect to damage to surrounding soft tissue and neurovascular structures must be proved unequivocally before it can be recommended for general use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
  • Esthétique et soins corporels
OBS

Les principes et techniques de la lipoplastie. Lipo-aspiration par tunnelisation, la graisse est molle et non liquide, ce terme est donc impropre il s'agit en fait d'un lipo-râpage par tunnelisation, la graisse râpée étant aspirée dans le même temps. L'opérateur utilise une canule de 4 ou 3 mm de diamètre branchée sur une aspiration. Cette canule est un tube à bout mousse, donc pas un objet tranchant ou coupant, et comporte à son extrémité distale quelques trous. Ce n'est ni plus ni moins qu'une râpe. Elle est introduite dans la masse graisseuse par un petit orifice cutané de 2 ou 3 mm de diamètre, masse qu'elle râpe en partant du centre vers la périphérie.

OBS

Dans le «liposhaving», le «shaver» remplace les canules. Il sert à la résection de la masse graisseuse sous-cutanée.

Spanish

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Record 11 1994-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Strategy
  • Military (General)
CONT

The hospital can provide general surgery, X-ray and laboratory services and sterile medical supplies. It has a 140 bed capability, including 60 intensive care, 40 intermediate care, and 40 minimum care beds, with an overall expansion capability of 50 percent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stratégie militaire
  • Militaire (Généralités)
CONT

Cet hôpital dispose des moyens suivants: chirurgie générale, radiologie, laboratoire et matériel de stérilisation. Il est en mesure d'accueillir 140 blessés, dont 60 en unité de soins intensifs, 40 en unité de soins intermédiaires, ainsi que 40 en unité de soins minimaux, et peut, au besoin, augmenter sa capacité de 50 p.

Spanish

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Record 12 1994-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Strategy
  • Military (General)
CONT

The hospital can provide general surgery, X-ray and laboratory services and sterile medical supplies. It has a 140 bed capability, including 60 intensive care, 40 intermediate care, and 40 minimum care beds, with an overall expansion capability of 50 percent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stratégie militaire
  • Militaire (Généralités)
CONT

Cet hôpital dispose des moyens suivants: chirurgie générale, radiologie, laboratoire et matériel de stérilisation. Il est en mesure d'accueillir 140 blessés, dont 60 en unité de soins intensifs, 40 en unité de soins intermédiaires, ainsi que 40 en unité de soins minimaux, et peut, au besoin, augmenter sa capacité de 50 p.

Spanish

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Record 13 1988-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
OBS

Each time a procedure listed in the schedule of benefits is performed as part of a main procedure(e. g. lysis of adhesions...), only the main procedure shall be remunerated.(Surgery-preambles and schedule of benefits(general practitioners) Quebec)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
OBS

Lorsqu'un acte mentionné à la nomenclature fait partie de l'acte principal (v.g. libération d'adhérences (...] seule l'acte principal est rémunéré. (Chirurgie - cahier de prestations (médecins spécialistes), Québec)

Spanish

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