Definition & Overview Open or closed treatment of palatal or maxillary fractures is one of the treatment methods for maxillofacial fractures. Maxillary or midface fractures affect the two maxillae that...
Definition and Overview Nephrotomy is a surgical procedure wherein the kidney is incised. It is usually performed as part of a more extensive open surgery procedure (such as radial nephrolithotomy...
Definition & Overview Eyesight naturally deteriorates with age, but the rate of deterioration can be slowed down by living a healthy lifestyle, taking care of the eyes, and consulting an...
Definition & Overview Oesophagoscopy is the procedure of inserting an endoscope through the mouth or the nostrils and guiding it into the oesophagus. An endoscope is a narrow, flexible tube...
Definition & Overview Oral surgery consultation is recommended for patients who are about to undergo both minor and major oral surgeries such as tooth extraction, cleft lip and palate repair,...
Definition and Overview Patients who have undergone an emergency oral surgical procedure that involves the gums, teeth, mouth and jaw are typically scheduled for a follow-up. The purpose is for...
Definition and Overview Paediatric audiology refers to a branch of science that deals with ear-related problems, specifically balance disorders and hearing loss that affect infants and children. Pediatrics covers neonates,...
Definition & Overview An oral surgery emergency is a situation in which the urgent attention of an oral surgeon is required to treat serious injuries to the teeth, gums, mouth,...
Definition and Overview Paediatric cardiothoracic surgery consultation is a visit to the surgeon to discuss a surgical procedure that will be performed on a young patient with a medical condition...
Definition and Overview A pap smear is a sample of the cells in the cervix taken during a pap test. A pap test is conducted to determine the health of...