Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Deep Space Neck Infections
    In this episode, Dr. Dan O'Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta reviews the topic of Deep Neck Space Infections.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Understand the anatomy
    Discuss the physiology and pathophysiology
    Identify management options
    Understand complications associated with deep neck space infections
    19 min
  • Tonsillectomy
    In this episode, Dr. Dan O'Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta discusses Tonsillectomies.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Understand the important functions of the tonsil
    Discuss indications for tonsillectomy
    Identify post operative management options
    Understand complications associated with a tonsillectomy
    15 min
  • Physical Examination of the Head and Neck Exam
    In these Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery videos, Dr. Kal Ansari, will guide you through a complete examination of the head and neck.
    After watching these videos you should be able to:
    Explain the inspection and palpation of the head and neck
    Identify the steps in a nasopharyngoscopy
    Understand the complete ear and nose exam
    Discuss the oral exam
    Review the cranial nerve exam
    2 min
  • Head and Neck Cancer
    In this episode Dr. Jessica Clark, An Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery resident at the University of Alberta, will be discussing head and neck cancer.
    After listening to this podcast you could be able to:
    discuss the relevant anatomy
    describe the risk factors
    review the clinical presentations
    briefly discuss the initial work up and treatment options
    13 min
  • Spinal Tumors
    In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta will describe an approach to the diagnosis and management of spinal tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to:
    Use clinical features and severity of back pain to differentiate between back pain and degenerative disease and that of a tumor.
    Consider investigations, including when and how each test would be considered.
    Discuss the indications for surgery or radiation therapy.
    Understand the differences between metatastic tumors and primary tumors, and why it is important to comprehend.
    12 min
  • Adult Brain Tumors
    In today's Podcast, Dr. Tejas Sankar, Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta, is going to discuss one of the most important topics in neurosurgery, adult brain tumors.
    After listening to this podcast you will be able to:
    Discuss the typical signs and symptoms that we see in patients suffering from brain tumors. These are important because they are often shared in common with other neurological conditions, and recognizing them promptly can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
    Understand how to confirm the diagnosis of a brain tumor.
    Talk about a general approach to classifying brain tumors. This is important in helping to sort through the very large number of different brain tumor types.
    Broadly discuss how adult brain tumors are treated, and what some of the expected outcomes are.
    20 min
  • Acute Disc Herniations
    In this episode, University of Alberta Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, will review the clinical presentation and approach to management of acute disc herniations in the spine.
    After listening to this podcast you will be able to:
    Know the importance of managing an acute disc prolapse
    Discuss the basic approach to acute disc prolapse, including imaging and referral to surgery
    Explain the differential diagnosis of the abrupt onset of a Neurological Deficit
    Describe what Cauda equina syndrome is and how common it occurs
    Understand management of Cauda equina syndrome
    Describe differential diagnosis for acute neurological syndromes
    Review lateral disc herniations
    13 min
  • Severe Head Injury
    In this episode, Dr. Michael Chow, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta discusses severe head injuries. Head injury is an important cause of morbidity and mortality and represents roughly 9% of all trauma admissions in Canada. Roughly 8% of all head injury admissions will go on to die. In this podcast,
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Review the classification of a head injury
    Discuss the presentation
    Identify causes of head injuries
    Understand management of head injuries
    11 min
  • Managing Hand Injuries
    In this podcast Dr. Adil Ladak, a Plastic Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses Hand Injuries. After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Classify hand injuries
    11 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.