Expected Results Definition & Overview Any type of puncture that affects not only the skin but also the muscles and/or tendon sheath is a potentially dangerous condition, especially if the...
Definition & Overview The removal of an intact mammary implant is a medical procedure used to remove a breast implant. A breast implant is a prosthetic gel or fluid-based material...
Definition and Overview Reconstructive surgery refers to a wide range of surgical procedures performed to restore the original appearance of certain body parts or their function. This is typically performed...
Definition & Overview The removal of sutures under anaesthesia is a routine medical procedure used to remove sutures post-operatively without causing the patient pain or discomfort. Sutures are used to...
Definition and Overview Reconstructive surgery consultation is an appointment with a plastic surgeon and is usually conducted before and after the surgical procedure. Reconstructive surgery is quite different from cosmetic...
Definition & Overview The radical resection of tonsils, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone is a surgical procedure of removing lymph nodes and blood supply to these areas. In some cases,...
Definition & Overview Reconstructive surgery is a specialized surgical procedure performed mainly to repair and restore function to abnormal body structures. Such abnormality may be caused by congenital defects, developmental...
Definition & Overview Penetrating cardiac wounds are usually sustained from gunshots and stabbing. These can cause cardiac bleeding with or without tamponade, embolus to a peripheral artery, and myocardial infection,...
Puncture of Shunt Tubing or Reservoir for Aspiration or Injection Procedure: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results A shunt procedure is a common procedure used when treating various brain issues, from...
What is Pyeloplasty? Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Pyeloplasty is a type of surgical procedure used to reconstruct the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ), a structure located at the point where the...