Definition & Overview Subdural haematoma and cysts are life-threatening conditions because they can increase the pressure on the brain or block the normal blood flow to the organ. To reduce...
Definition and Overview Cervical spine surgery, or C-spine surgery, refers to several different types of surgical procedures performed in the area of the spinal column, which runs from the base...
Definition & Overview The chemical cauterisation of granulation tissue is a medical procedure used to manage wounds or tissue damage. Granulation tissue refers to new connective and vascular tissues that...
Definition and Overview Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes a male’s foreskin, which covers the penis and is composed of muscle tissues and blood vessels. When removed, the opening...
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 & Overview Condylectomy is one of the medical procedures used to treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders or simply TMD. It is a surgical procedure used in cases that involve...
Definition and Overview Colectomy, also referred to as large bowel resection, is a surgical procedure that involves removing a part of or the entire colon due to excessive damage caused...
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 and Overview Diabetes follow-up is part of the diabetes care and management process. Its main objective is to monitor the progress of the disease so complications are anticipated, controlled,...
Definition & Overview A dressing change under anaesthesia is a routine medical procedure used to change the dressing of wounds. There are several reasons why fresh and sterile dressings are...
