Definition & Overview A biopsy is the process of removing a sample tissue from a suspected cancerous growth. It is usually performed by inserting a needle through the skin and...
Definition & Overview Percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy tube insertion is recommended for those whose ability to swallow is impaired or are unable to move food from the mouth to the stomach...
Definition and Overview A paediatric second opinion is an appointment with a different physician to compare his diagnosis and treatment recommendation to that of the first physician visited. It basically...
Definition & Overview If your dentist informs you that you’ll need to see a periodontist for consultation, it can only mean that there’s a problem with your gums or jawbones...
Definition and Overview There are cases where children undergo surgical procedure mostly to treat or correct congenital conditions. Before the surgery, the surgical team schedules a consultation with the parents...
Definition & Overview A peritonectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove the lining of the abdominal cavity, often due to malignancy. It is commonly performed in combination with a...
Definition and Overview Pinealectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the pineal gland when a pineal tumour, which could be benign or malignant, is detected. The pineal gland is a...
Definition & Overview The placement of a radiotherapy afterloading expandable catheter following a partial mastectomy is an essential part of radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Patients who are diagnosed with...
Definition & Overview The development of different imaging technologies has allowed the visualisation of the body’s internal structure to a degree of accuracy. The images obtained by these procedures have...
Definition & Overview Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a type of test performed before the implantation stage in an in vitro fertilization procedure. Its purpose is to screen the embryos...