CAT Scan, Vasectomy, Thyroidectomy, Tympanoplasty Imaging, Removal, Repair Imaging CT Scan • Computed tomography or CAT Scan • It uses special equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of your body. • During some tests you receive a contrast dye, which makes parts of your body show up better in the image. Reasons for getting a CAT scan • Fractures (broken bones) • Cancers/tumor • Carpal Tunnel • Blood clots • Injury/trauma • Skeletal diseases • Signs of heart disease • Internal bleeding What is contrast? • Used to highlight the area of the body to be examined. Route of admiration • Oral • Intravenous • Rectal Without contrast With contrast Vasectomy • Medical sterilization procedure for male or permanent contraception • “The Snip” • Conservative treatment: Condom, birth control Tympanoplasty • Surgical reconstruction of the eardrum and/or the small bones of the middle ear (malleus, incus, stapes). • Common reason for surgery: perforated eardrum Signs and symptoms • Pain in ear • Ringing in ear (tinnitus) • Spinning sensation (vertigo • Nausea or vomiting Conservative treatment • Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotics • •Previous tympanostomy tube or myringotomy tubes placement (middle ear infection/otitis media) Thyroidectomy • Surgical removal of thyroid • Common reason for removal: • Tumor or nodules Signs and symptoms • Enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) • Lump/Mass on the neck • Rapid or irregular heartbeat • Sweating • Irritability • Hair loss Clinical information to look for • Clinical records, including progress notes • Signs/symptoms • Conservative treatment (Medication, Diet and Exercise) • Family History • Patient Medical History o Cancer history o Hyperthyroidism o Irregular menstruation o Unexpected weight loss • • • • o Rapid or irregular heartbeat o Excess Sweating o Irritability/Mood swings o Weight loss o Palpitations Smoker Imaging (Ultrasound (US), MRI/CT) Blood tests Biopsy