Definition & Overview Abdominal surgery is a broad classification of surgical procedures performed in the abdominal region to diagnose or treat a medical condition. It involves different techniques depending on...
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...
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 & Overview A dermoid cyst is a growth of tissue in or on the skin layer. It typically contains hair, fluid, teeth, and even skin glands, depending on its...
Definition and Overview A diabetes consultation is an appointment with a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes who could be your primary care doctor or...
Definition and Overview Patients who are diagnosed with eating disorders face a high risk of malnutrition or not getting the adequate amount of nutrients that their body requires to function...
Definition and Overview An endoscopy is a non-surgical procedure used to examine the digestive tract of a patient and, in some cases, apply treatment, if it is already possible. It...
Definition and Overview A gastroenterology consultation is an appointment with a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver,...
Definition and Overview Also referred to as stomach resection, gastrectomy is the partial or complete removal of the stomach as part of or the main treatment of different conditions including...
Definition and Overview A hymenotomy is a surgical procedure wherein the hymen is opened or removed to treat certain medical conditions that are mostly related to the hymen’s structural problems....
