I am flesh, muscle and bone
and I will be nothing more
PEG - Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
IMN - Intramedullary Nail
AV Graft - Anteriovenus Graft
TEE - Transesophageal Echocardiogram
LP - Lumbar Puncture
CR - Closed Reduction
TURP - Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
MIS - Minimally Invasive Surgery
EGD - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
AAA - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
VP Shunt - Venticuloperitoneal Shunt
PAL - Power Assisted Liposuction
EUA - Exam Under Anesthesia
ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament
PLIF - Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
BMT - Bilateral Myringotomy with Tubes
IOL - Intraocular Lens
TAH - Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
L&B - Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy
CABG - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Wound VAC - Wound Vacuum-Assisted Closure
AKA - Above the Knee Amputation
I&D - Incision and Drainage
PCI - Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
ACF - Anterior Cervical Fusion
ESS - Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
ORIF - Open Reduction Internal Fixation
VATS - Video Assisted Thorascoscopic Surgery
BSO - Bilateral Salpingo-Oopherectomy
LAVH - Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
STSG - Split Thickness Skin Graft
BKA - Below the Knee Amputation
IORT - Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
PICC - Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
ICD - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrilator
PDA - Patent Ductus Arteriosus
XLIF - Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion
D&C - Dilation and Curettage
MIDCAB - Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass
THA - Total Hip Arthroplasty