Definition & Overview The heart has a membrane sac surrounding it called the pericardium. This double-walled sac plays a role in the circulatory system by providing protection and containing fluid...
Definition and Overview Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is both a cosmetic procedure and non-invasive surgical treatment for a variety of conditions including certain types of cancer, such as esophageal cancer, non-small-cell...
Definition & Overview Paediatric physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy or simply PT, is a medical specialty that specializes in helping kids and teens overcome movement problems. These problems are...
Definition & Overview Pericardiocentesis is the aspiration of fluid from the pericardial cavity, a space within the pericardial sac. The pericardial sac or pericardium is a double-walled sac that envelops...
Definition & Overview Photorejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment that utilizes intense pulsed light (IPL), lasers or photodynamic therapy to improve the appearance of the skin. It can transform red, blotchy,...
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 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 & Overview A positron emission tomography scan or PET scan is an imaging test used to help evaluate the functions of different organs and tissues. It uses nuclear or...