Definition and Overview A CT scan of the lungs is one of the many imaging procedures used to diagnose and monitor treatment of various lung diseases. CT scans, or computed...
Definition and Overview Craniofacial surgery is a surgical specialty of oral, maxillofacial and plastic surgery that focuses on correcting congenital or acquired malformations, traumatic deformities and disfigurements of the jaw,...
Definition and Overview Craniofacial surgery is an invasive surgical procedure performed to correct birth defects or acquired malformations, traumatic deformities and disfigurements of the face and skull, the most common...
Definition and Overview Cystoscopy is a minimally invasive test that determines the condition of the urethra and bladder. It uses a cystoscope, a flexible or rigid tube with a camera...
Definition and Overview The colon, also known as the large intestine, is connected to the small intestine by the ileum. When certain gastrointestinal conditions cause irreversible damage to both the...
Definition and Overview Also known as colorectal cancer or bowel cancer screening, colon cancer screening is any of the examinations that are meant to diagnose the presence of colon cancer...
Overview and Definition Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure wherein the inside of your large bowel (colon and rectum) is examined and investigated. A colonoscopy procedure is generally performed to evaluate...
Definition and Overview Also referred to as cryosurgery or cryotherapy, cryoablation is a minimally invasive process of removing or damaging the diseased tissues by using an extremely cold temperature. It...
Definition & Overview The destruction of lesions in the vulva is performed to treat several types of vulvar diseases. This can be carried out using laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, or...
Definition & Overview The destruction of premalignant lesions is the process of removing skin abnormalities using different surgical procedures. These include electrosurgery, laser surgery, cryosurgery, surgical curettement, and chemosurgery. Skin...