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deferentectomy

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common method to sterilize males - ligation/excision of part of the ductus deferens through an incision in the superior part of the scrotum
-aka vasectomy

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reversal of deferentectomy

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successful in patients < 30 y/o and < 7 years postop - ends of sectioned ductus deferens are reattached under an operating microscope

3
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if seminal gland abscesses rupture, where does pus go?

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peritoneal cavity

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benign hypertrophy of prostate (BHP)

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enlarged prostate projects into urinary bladder and impedes urination by distorting the prostatis urethra

  • common cause of nocturia, dysuria, urgency
  • increased risk of bladder infections
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nocturia

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need to void during the night

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dysuria

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difficulty and/or pain during urination

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urgency

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sudden desire to void

8
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TURP

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transurethral resection of the prostate - all of part of prostate removed

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radical prostectomy

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entire prostate is removed along w/ the seminal glands, ejaculatory ducts, and terminal parts of the deferent ducts

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why can infections of vagina/uterus/tubes sometimes result in peritonitis?

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b/c the female genital tract communicates w/ the peritoneal cavity through the abdominal ostia of the uterine tubes

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salpingitis

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inflammation of a tube - may result from infections that spread from the peritoneal cavity

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major cause of infertility in women

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blockage of the uterine tubes, often from salpingitis

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hysterosalpingography

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radiographic procedure involving injection of water-soluble radiopaque material or CO2 into the uterus and tubes through the external os of the uterus - to determine patency of uterine tubes

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hysteroscopy

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examination of the interior of the tubes using a narrow hysteroscope introduced through vagina and uterus

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ligation of the uterine tubes

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surgical method of birth control

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open abdominal tube ligation

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performed through a short suprapubic incision made at the pubic hairline and involves interruption, often with removal of a segment, and tube closure by suture ligation

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laparoscopic tubal ligation

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fiber optic laparoscope inserted through a small incision near umbilicus - tubal continuity interrupted by applying cautery, rings, or clips

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pyosalpinx

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collections of pus in a uterine tube

19
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most common type of ectopic gestation?

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tubal pregnancy

20
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what is ruptured tubal pregnancy often confused with?

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appendicitis - due to close relationship of appendix and ovary/uterine tube on right side

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sites of ectopic pregnancy

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  • infundibular
  • tubal (ampullar)
  • tubal (isthmic)
  • abdominal
  • ovarian
  • interstitial
  • cervical
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epoophoron

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forms from remnants of the mesonephric tubules of the mesonephros (transitory embryonic kidney)

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duct of the epoophoron (duct of Garter)

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remnant of the mesonephric duct that forms the ductus deferens and ejaculatory duct in males

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vesicular appendage

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attached to the infundibulum of the uterine tube - remains of the cranial end of the mesonephric duct that forms the ductus epididymis

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congenital anomalies of uterus

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  • unicornate uterus (only receive one uterine duct)
  • bicornate uterus
  • double uterine cavities
  • completely doubled uterus
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what is completely doubled uterus called?

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uterus didelphys

27
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what type of uterus is more likely to prolapse?

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retroverted

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how can you determine the size and disposition of the uterus?

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bimanual palpation

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Hegar sign

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cervix feels separated from the body - due to softening of the uterine isthmus - early sign of pregnancy

30
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what is the most dynamic structure in the human body?

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uterus

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prepartum

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before childbirth

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postpartum

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after childbirth

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growth of uterus/cervix throughout childhood

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  • 2:1 ratio prepartum (due to maternal hormones)
  • 1:1 ratio several weeks postpartum
  • uterus grows rapidly during puberty back to adult proportions
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gravid uterus

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pregnant uterus - expands greatly to accomodate fetus, becomes almost membranous

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immediately postpartum uterus

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becomes thick-walled and edematous, but size reduces rapidly

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multiparous uterus

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  • non-gravid uterus
  • large, nodular body
  • extends into lower abdominal cavity
  • often causes slight protrusion of the inferior abdominal wall in lean women
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menopause

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-uterus decreases in size

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post-menopause

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-uterus involuted and regressed to a smaller size - childhood proportions

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vaginal speculum

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distention of vagina to inspect cervix

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manual pelvic exam

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palpation of cervix, ischial spines, sacral promontory with gloved digits in the vagina and/or rectum

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when can urine enter the vagina?

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vesicovaginal or urethrovaginal fistulas

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when can fecal matter enter the vagina?

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rectovaginal fistula

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culdoscope

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endoscopic instrument inserted through posterior part of vaginal fornix to examine ovaries or uterine tubes

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why has culdoscopy been replaced by laparascopy?

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  • greater flexibility for operative procedures
  • better visualization of pelvic organs
  • less risk of bacterial contamination of peritoneal cavity
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culdocentesis

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incision in posterior part of vaginal fornix

  • to drain a pelvic abscess in the recto-uterine pouch
  • to aspirate fluid in the peritoneal cavity
46
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endometriosis

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presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus

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anesthesia for childbirth

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  • general: mom unconscious through labor and delivery

- regional: mom conscious, just not as much pain

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spinal anesthesia

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introduced w/ needle in the spinal subarachnoid space at L3-4 level - complete anesthesia inferior to waste level

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pudendal nerve block

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peripheral nerve block - anesthesia over the S2-4 dermatomes and inferior quarter of vagina

50
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caudal epidural block

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administered using an in-dwelling catheter in the sacral canal - anesthesia of S2-4 spinal nerve roots
-entire birth canal, pelvic floor, majority of perineum numb, but lower limbs not affected