3. 1. Choledocholithotripsy
➔ What: Crushing a gallstone while it is still in the duct without actually
opening the duct.
➔ How: transcutaneous sonic energy or endoscopically directed laser.
4. 2. Hernioplasty
➔ What: Surgical repair of a hernia
➔ Why: if a hernia is not fixed it can cause an obstruction or
necrosis of the intestines.
➔ How: pushing the organs back to their original position and then
put a patch over the area to keep the organs in place
5. 3. Cachexia
➔ What: Side effect of chronic illness that causes weight loss and
muscle atrophy
➔ When: Unknown
➔ Why: People who have a chronic diseases are over time
overexposed to certain inflammatory substances.
➔ Who: People with chronic illnesses (COPD, AIDS, Cancer, etc.)
6. 4. colonoscopy
➔ What: Exam used to look for diseases in the large intestine and
rectum.
➔ Why: Investigate intestinal issues or check for colon cancer
➔ How: A long, flexible tube with a camera at the end is inserted
into the rectum.
➔ Who: People who may be at risk for cancer or having unknown
intestinal issues
7. References
➔ “Choledocholithotripsy[Kō-Led′ō-Kō-Lith′ō-Trip-Sē].” Choledocholithotripsy - Medical Definition from
MediLexicon, www.medilexicon.com/dictionary/17032.
➔ “Colonoscopy.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 16 Jan. 2018,
www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/colonoscopy/about/pac-20393569.
➔ “What Is Hernioplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results - Learn about Medical Topics on DocDoc.”
Medical Tourism Information | DocDoc, www.docdoc.com/info/procedure/hernioplasty.
➔ CCRN, Rachel Nall RN BSN. “Cachexia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Outlook.” Medical News Today,
MediLexicon International, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315312.php.
