BevA 6

puncture to withdraw fluid

arthrocentesis (punture to withfdraw fluid from a joint)

surgical removal

gastrectomy (surgically remove the stomach)

surgically create an opening

colostomy (surgically create an opening for the colon through the abdominal wall)

cutting into

thoracotomy (cutting into the chest)

• surgial fixation ( a method of immobilising something such as a bone either externally by the use
• of a splint )

nephropexy (surgical fixation of a kidney)

surgical repair

dermatoplasty (surgical repair of the skin)

suture

myorrphapy (suture together muscle)