What is Colorectal Surgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...also removed. Colostomy – A procedure wherein a hole is made in the abdominal wall for one end of the colon to pass through. This can be either temporary or...
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What is Pharyngostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...is called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, which inserts a tube directly into the abdominal wall. When these methods are not applicable for any reason or due to patient preference, pharyngostomy is...
What is Suture: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...an abdominal incision, or a median sternotomy. The proper use of surgical sutures effectively: Repairs skin tissue Facilitates proper skin healing Minimises bleeding Minimises bacterial contamination Helps achieve skin hemostasis...
What is Incision and Drainage of Hematoma, Seroma, or Fluid Collection: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Yamakado K, Takaki H, Nakatsuka A, et al. Percutaneous transhepatic drainage of inaccessible abdominal abscesses following abdominal surgery under real-time CT-fluoroscopic guidance. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2010 Feb. 33(1):161-3. /trp_language] Question:...
What is Percutaneous Image-Guided Fluid Collection and Drainage of Soft Tissue by Catheter: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
Definition & Overview Percutaneous image-guided fluid collection and drainage of soft tissue by catheter is a procedure of treating abscesses and other fluid buildup in the neck, abdominal wall, and...
What is Pancreatectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...and digestive systems. This organ is located in the abdominal cavity, right behind the stomach, and is responsible for the production of a number of hormones that are important to...
Yellow C. diff Diarrhea: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
...common signs of the condition. You might have digestive symptoms, signs of dehydration, or other symptoms such as: abdominal pain nausea vomiting dry mouth less urination headaches fever appetite loss...
What is Bacterial Meningitis?
...or joint pain Abdominal pain or diarrhea Irritability Seizures Cranial nerve problems, such as nonreactive pupils Shock, the symptoms of which include low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing and...
What is Urethropexy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...that result in added abdominal pressure. Urethropexy isn’t often the first course of treatment for stress incontinence. Before it is even considered, doctors recommend non-surgical methods including Kegel exercises that...
What is Urinary Tract Infection?
...urine, the presence of blood in the urine and pain in the lower abdomen. Fever, nausea and upper abdominal pain may be a sign that the infection has reached the...