...their ureters and sometimes their kidneys. The ureters are the tubes that carry urine from your child’s kidneys to their bladder. VUR most commonly affects young children. Doctors often grade...
...due to the gas Bloating, also due to the gas Nausea, due to the anesthesia and gas Sore throat, because of the tube used to assist with breathing during the...
...spleen, perforating the intestines or the stomach, damaging the bladder and its connecting tubes (which can result in impaired bladder function), injuring the ovaries, uterus, and other parts of the...
...valves, and myocardium Trachea (windpipe) Esophagus (the tube leading to the stomach) Lungs Pleura (membranes around the lungs) Mediastinum (the area that separates the lungs and holds the heart) Chest...
...by an interventional cardiologist. Here’s a step-by-step overview: 1. **Catheter insertion:** A thin, flexible tube (catheter) with a deflated stent attached to its tip is inserted into an artery in...
...from exiting through the normal route. These include colorectal masses, which may be due to cancer or an infection such as tuberculosis. Congenital malformations – These refer to congenital abnormalities...
...tubes or myringotomy Children with perforated ear drums (and thus cannot use eardrops) Although earwax can easily become dislodged as a child’s ears get bigger, it is possible that ear...
...known as atherosclerosis, can narrow or block these arteries, restricting blood flow and potentially leading to a heart attack. **Procedure** Coronary atherectomy involves inserting a thin tube with a rotating...
...are two main surgical techniques for back lipectomy: * **Liposuction:** Using a thin tube called a cannula, the surgeon removes excess fat from the back through small incisions. * **Excision:**...
...ulcer diagnosed?** A peptic ulcer is diagnosed with an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. This is a procedure in which a thin, lighted tube is inserted into the esophagus, stomach, and small...
