Match each definition to one of the following items.
-The removal of the appendix
A)Nissen fundoplication
B)Herniorrhaphy
C)Appendectomy
D)Colostomy
E)Lysis of adhesions
F)PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
G)TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) procedure
H)Whipple procedure

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Appendectomy specifically refers to the removal of the appendix.

Answer: B
 Herniorrhaphy refers to the surgical repair of a hernia.

Answer: A
 Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Answer: D
 Colostomy is a surgical procedure where a portion of the colon is diverted to an external opening in the abdominal wall to assist in the elimination of waste from the body.

Answer: E
 Lysis of adhesions is a surgical procedure to remove scar tissue that has formed between internal organs or tissues.

Answer: F
 PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) is a minimally invasive procedure used to place a feeding tube through the abdomen and into the stomach.

Answer: G
 TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) is a surgical procedure used to treat complications of liver disease, such as portal hypertension.

Answer: H
 Whipple procedure is a surgical procedure used to remove the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the stomach, and other nearby tissues. It is typically performed to treat pancreatic cancer.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items