Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Tracheostomy
    After listening to this podcast, the learner will be able to,
    Understand the indications for tracheostomy,
    Be able to choose the appropriate tracheostomy type,
    Will know the landmarks and important aspects of the procedure,
    Look out for potential complications, and
    Understand management of tracheostomies.
    17 min
  • Management of Esophageal Cancer
    After listening to this podcast, students should be able to:
    Identify the different stages of esophageal cancer in broad terms.
    List the possible treatment options for patients with esophageal cancer.
    Ultimately, have a standardized approach to esophageal cancer, having understood the clinical presentation, relevant investigations, and treatment modalities.
    14 min
  • Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer
    After listening to this podcast, students should be able to:
    Identify risk factors related to each of the two types of esophageal cancer
    List symptoms presented by patients with esophageal cancer.
    Explain recommended steps to diagnose patients with esophageal cancer
    List the general treatment options for patients with esophageal cancer
    15 min
  • Assessment and Management of Extensor Tendon Injuries
    By the end of this podcast, you will be able to:
    Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of an extensor tendon injury;
    List key structures relevant to the management of an extensor tendon injuries;
    Discuss of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of extensor tendon injuries;
    Outline potential complications of extensor tendon injuries.
    23 min
  • Assessment and Management of Flexor Tendon Injuries
    By the end of this podcast, you should be able to:
    Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of flexor tendon injury;
    List the implications of primary versus secondary repairs;
    Identify key structures relevant to the management of a flexor tendon injuries;
    Discuss surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of flexor tendon injuries;
    Identify potential complications of flexor tendon injuries.
    30 min
  • Assessment and Management of Proximal Metacarpal Fractures
    By the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to:
    Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of proximal metacarpal fractures;
    Create a differential diagnosis for proximal metacarpal fractures;
    Understand the initial management for a patient with a proximal metacarpal fracture;
    Be aware of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of proximal metacarpal fractures;
    Identify potential complications of proximal metacarpal fractures
    Be aware of the long-term functional outcomes of proximal metacarpal fractures.
    24 min
  • Assessment and Management of Distal Metacarpal Fractures
    By the end of this podcast, you should be able to:
    Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of metacarpal fractures;
    Create a differential diagnosis for metacarpal fractures;
    Understand the initial management for a patient with a metacarpal fracture;
    Be aware of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of metacarpal fractures;
    Identify potential complications of metacarpal fractures
    Be aware of the long-term functional outcomes of metacarpal fractures.
    29 min
  • Assessment and Management of Traumatic Nail Bed Injuries
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Describe key structures relevant to the management of a nail bed injury;
    List key features on history and physical examination suggestive of a nail bed injury;
    Outline the initial management for a patient with a nail bed injury;
    Discuss surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of nail bed injuries;
    Identify and describe potential complications of nail bed injuries.
    25 min
  • Assessment and Management of Traumatic Digital Amputations
    At the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to:
    Describe an approach to a patient presenting with a digital amputation;
    Describe an approach to classifying digital amputations;
    List the indications and contraindications of digital replantation;
    State the operative sequence of a digital replantation surgery;
    Recall the key points related to post-operative care.
    26 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.