How Do You Spell GOETSCHS SKIN REACTION?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊt͡ʃz skˈɪn ɹɪˈakʃən] (IPA)

The term "Goetschs skin reaction" is a medical term used to describe a specific type of skin reaction that occurs in response to tuberculosis. The correct spelling of this term is "ɡɛtʃ's skɪn rɪˈækʃən", which is pronounced as "getch's skin ree-ak-shun". The IPA phonetic transcription of this term gives us a better understanding of the correct spelling and pronunciation of this medical term. It is important to spell medical terms correctly and communicate them accurately to avoid any confusion or miscommunication in the medical field.

GOETSCHS SKIN REACTION Meaning and Definition

1. Goetsch's skin reaction, also known as the Goetsch test or Goetsch's sign, is a diagnostic test used to determine the presence of adhesions (fibrous bands) between the peritoneal organs in the abdominal cavity. This test is named after the German gynecologist Hermann Goetsch, who developed it in the early 20th century.

   During the Goetsch's skin reaction test, the patient is injected with a solution of iodine or methylene blue, which acts as a contrast agent. Following the injection, the healthcare professional uses a stethoscope to listen to different areas of the abdomen. If adhesions are present, a specific sound resembling a click or a snap can be heard during the auscultation. This sound is produced due to the separation of tightly adhered organs caused by the injected solution.

   The Goetsch's skin reaction test is particularly useful in diagnosing postoperative adhesions, which can occur as a complication of abdominal surgeries. Adhesions may cause various symptoms such as chronic abdominal pain, infertility, bowel obstruction, or difficulty during subsequent surgeries. By identifying the presence of adhesions using this test, physicians can better plan surgeries or implement alternative treatments to minimize the risks associated with adhesion-related complications.

   It should be noted that the Goetsch's skin reaction test is just one of several methods available to diagnose adhesions. Other tests, including laparoscopy or imaging techniques like computed tomography (CT) scans, may also be employed depending on the specific clinical context.

2. A test for hyperthyroidism: following the subcutaneous injection into the arm of 1 c.c. of a 1-2000 solution of epinephrin a white area surrounded by a red areola is formed; in about 30 minutes the white area takes on a bluish gray to lavender tint lasting from 60 to 90 minutes; the red areola then assumes this color which disappears from the center; the lavender areola persists for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or 4 hours after the injection; this reaction is indicative of hyperthyroidism and may be accompanied by rapid pulse, palpitation, and an increase in the nervous symptoms.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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