Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Meniscal Tears
    By the end of this episode, you will be able to:
    Recognize the clinical presentation of meniscal injury on history and physical exam.
    Describe the anatomy of the menisci and classification of tears.
    Describe operative and non-operative management options for meniscal tears, including the indications, risks, and benefits of each.
    17 min
  • Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
    At the end of this episode, learners will be able to:
    Define Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
    Understand why it's important
    The relevant pathophysiology of DCM and how patients present
    The prognosis of DCM
    14 min
  • Giant Cell Arteritis
    In this podcast, listeners will learn about Giant Cell Arteritis, specifically with regards to:
    Exactly what giant cell arteritis is, and its pathophysiology
    Factors that are associated with its occurrence
    How it clinically manifests in patients, and how you can recognize it
    Other common differentials
    What urgent management is required, as well as considerations for longer-term management
    21 min
  • Esophageal Perforations/Temporal Arteritis
    After this episode, listeners should be able to:
    Understand the basic anatomy of the esophagus
    Recognize the causes of an esophageal perforation
    Identify the locations and clinical presentations of an esophageal perforation
    List a differential diagnosis
    Understand the preoperative work up for diagnosing an esophageal perforation
    Describe the treatment
    Describe the major steps in the surgical repair of an esophageal perforation
    21 min
  • Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Define necrotizing enterocolitis and understand its importance as one of the most common gastrointestinal emergencies
    Describe the pathophysiology and potential risk factors
    Identify common clinical features and physical exam findings
    Outline appropriate investigations and treatment options
    14 min
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistulas and Esophageal Atresias
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Define tracheoesophageal fistulas and esophageal atresias and understand their importance
    Describe the pathophysiology and potential associated anomalies
    Identify common clinical features and physical exam findings
    Outline appropriate treatment options and potential complications
    14 min
  • Life After COVID-19: Reflections on a Global Pandemic
    In this video, Dr Jonathan White from Surgery 101 shares his reflections on the effects of the global COVID - 19 pandemic. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own, and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of any other people or organizations. Follow us for more great content on the Surgery 101 social channels. Website: http://surgery101.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/surg... Twitter: https://twitter.com/surgery_101 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surgery101 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surgery.101
    38 min
  • Intestinal Atresia
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Define an intestinal atresia and understand its importance
    Describe the pathophysiological processes leading to this condition
    Identify common clinical features and physical exam findings
    Outline appropriate investigations and treatment options
    Outline the prognosis and potential complications
    14 min
  • Clubfoot – Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTE)
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Define Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTE) and understand the importance of treating this deformity quickly
    Describe the pathophysiology and relevant anatomy
    Identify common clinical features and physical exam findings
    Outline appropriate treatment options and potential complications
    14 min

About Surgery 101

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Welcome to Surgery 101, a podcast series produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. These 10-to-20-minute episodes serve as brief introductions or reviews of basic surgical concepts for medical students. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. New episodes are published every Friday. We are always keen to receive your feedback and are accepting suggestions for additional topics.