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Tests and Procedures starting with ‘A’

Tests:
  • Abdominal Ultrasound - Gastroenterology
    (Abdominal Ultrasonography, Abdominal Sonography, Abdominal Echography)
    Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, and after care.

  • Abdominal X-rays - Gastroenterology
    (Flat Plate of the Abdomen, Abdominal Radiography)
    Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, and after care.

  • Arthrography - Orthopaedic
    (Joint X-ray, Arthrogram)
    Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the shoulder and knee.

Procedures:
  • Abdominal Angiogram - Gastroenterology
    (Angiogram-Abdominal, Arteriogram-Abdominal, Celiac and Mesenteric Arteriography, Abdominal Arteriography, Abdominal Angiography)
    Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, and after care.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair - Cardiovascular
    (Abdominal Aneurysm - Open Repair, AAA Repair, Triple A Repair, Abdominal Aneurysmectomy, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair, EVAR)
    Includes reasons and preparation, risks, how they are performed, after care, an anatomical illustrations of the anatomy of the aorta, an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, types of aneurysms, and illustrations of abdominal aortic aneurysm open repair and endovascular repair.

  • Amniocentesis - Gynecology
    (Amniotic Fluid Analysis)
    Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the fetus in utero, and an illustration of an amniocentesis procedure.

  • Amputation - Cardiovascular
    (Surgical Removal of an Extremity/Limb)
    Includes reasons and preparation, risks, how it is performed, and after care.

  • Antegrade Pyelogram - Urology
    (Antegrade Nephrostogram)
    Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the urinary tract.

  • Appendectomy - Gastroenterology
    (Appendix Removal, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Open Appendectomy)
    Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, anatomical illustration of the digestive system, and an illustration of laparoscopic appendectomy.

  • Arthroplasty - Orthopaedic
    (Hip Arthroplasty, Joint Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty, Shoulder Arthroplasty, Finger Arthroplasty, Joint Replacement Surgery)
    Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee, hip, and types of joints.

  • Arthroscopy - Orthopaedic
    (Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthroscopic Examination, Joint Endoscopy, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Fiberoptic Joint Examination)
    Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee.


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