What is Inguinal Hernia?
...belong. An inguinal hernia occurs when the intestine pokes through a hole in the abdominal wall in the groin region. This hole can occur during development before birth, or can...
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What is Chest Wall Surgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...from a deformity, either congenital or acquired. Congenital deformities are caused by developmental abnormalities that appear at birth while acquired deformities may be due to trauma/injury or to the ravaging...
Annual Skin Screening
...using a body map to determine the exact location of a mole, growth, birthmark, and other possible conditions of the skin. In some cases, the growths are small or they...
What is Head Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Patients with the following conditions awaiting surgical intervention should undergo head surgery consultation: Abnormal blood vessels in the brain Birth defects in the brain Bleeding in the brain Blood clots...
Fosamax Interactions: Other Medications, Alcohol, and More
...at birth. For information about the difference between sex and gender, see this article. Does Fosamax interact with other drugs? Before you start taking Fosamax, tell your doctor and pharmacist...
What is Ocular Pathology Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...biopsy or an aspiration. A form will also be filled to collect the information such as the patient’s name, his birth date and date of the procedure. The person who...
Arteriogram
...* Birth defects and other abnormalities in the arteries **Q: How is an arteriogram performed?** **A:** An arteriogram is typically performed as follows: 1. A small incision is made in...
What is Septoplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...could be that the baby is injured as it passes through the birth canal. Traumatic injuries can also contribute to the development of a deviated septum, and the displacement of...
Abdominoplasty
...of complications. Women who are planning to have more children may also have to wait until they’re done with childbirth since delivery can result in the separation of the muscles...
What is Septostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...foramen ovale, which allows blood to flow from the left to the right atrium. However, this usually closes a few days after birth as the function of the lungs improves...