Disorders of Colonic Physiolog A.constipation… The term constipation is often used by patients to describe a number of different defecatory symptoms (infrequent bowel movements, difficult or painful movements, etc.). Constipation is generally defined clinically as one or fewer spontaneous bowel movements or stools per week. Etiologies include medications (narcotics, anticholinergics, […]
Yearly Archives: 2014
Internal Hernias
A. Incidence Internal Hernias Oasf patients who present with acute intestinal obstruction, fewer than 5% have an internal hernia. When internal hernias are complicated by intestinal volvulus, there is an 80% incidence of strangulation or gangrene. B. Etiology Internal hernias occur within the abdominal cavity owing to congenital or acquired […]
Internal Hernias A. Incidence Of patients who present with acute intestinal obstruction, fewer than 5% have an internal hernia. When internal hernias are complicated by intestinal volvulus, there is an 80% incidence of strangulation or gangrene. B. Etiology Internal hernias occur within the abdominal cavity owing to congenital or acquired […]
Anal Fissure
Anal Fissure is a split in the anoderm. Ninety percent of anal fissures occur posteriorly and 10% occur anteriorly; location elsewhere should prompt exam under anesthesia and biopsy. Symptoms include tearing pain with defecation and severe anal spasm that lasts for hours afterward and blood (usually on the toilet paper). […]
Internal intussusception (internal rectal prolapse) Internal intussusception (internal rectal prolapse) causes outlet obstruction with mucus discharge, hematochezia, tenesmus, and constipation. Proctoscopy demonstrates a solitary rectal ulcer at the lead point of the internal prolapse. Treatment consists of increased bulk, stool softeners, and glycerin suppositories. Indications for surgery are chronic bleeding, […]
Body Contouring
Body contouring is a general term that refers to procedures that al-ter the shape of large areas of the body, that is, mainly the trunk and extremities. Naturally, many cosmetic procedures have this goal, but the common use of the term “body contouring” denotes surgeries such as liposuction, excision of […]
Intestinal atresia or stenosis
B. Intestinal atresia or stenosis This results from intrauterine vascular insult. Location. Distal ileum > proximal jejunum > duodenum > colon. Diagnosis Antenatal ultrasound Polyhydramnios. Dilated intestinal loops. Neonatal history and physical Symptoms appear shortly after birth for atresia but may take weeks to months for stenosis. Bilious vomiting. Abdominal […]
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VIII. Neoplasms of the Head and Neck An in-depth review of the diverse neoplasms affecting the head and neck is beyond the scope of this chapter. Squamous cell carcinoma and other selected neoplasms are addressed. A. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising from the aerodigestive tract is […]
Bilio Pancreatic Diversion (BPD)
These operations combines removal or exclusion of 2/3rds of the stomach along with a long intestinal bypass which significantly reduces the absorption of fat. The capacity to eat is greater than with the other operations, and the eventual weight loss is the best of all the operations but if fatty […]
Cosmetic Medicine at the Millennium
Cosmetic Medicine at the Millennium The New Cultural Paradigm The Business of Cosmetic Medicine Today What Is It? The Vendors The Customers The Procedures
Introduction 1 Cosmetic Medicine at the Millennium The New Cultural Paradigm The Business of Cosmetic Medicine Today What Is It? The Vendors The Customers The Procedures Altering the Body Public Alterations: Cosmetic Medicine as Entertainment Private Alterations: The Quest for Beauty, Youth, Sex, and Transformation The Body […]
Cellulite Treatments
Cellulite is a term invented to describe the dimpling some people, especially women, have on their thighs, hips, and buttocks. Cellulite is the natural effect of tension on normal skin ligaments (bands that attach the skin to deeper layers). Cellulite is not reduced with lipo- suction, and in fact, […]
Traditional Wise Pattern Mastopexy with Autoaugmentation
INTRODUCTION Wise pattern mastopexy with a keyhole incision is necessary for patients with significant ptosis and volume loss requiring shortening of the vertical dimension of the breast. The autoaugmentation recycles the tissue that would otherwise be excised from the medial and lateral breast, allowing optimization of breast volume. INDICATIONS This […]
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Post-meningitic Hydrocephalus for Hydrocephalus and Shunts
Hydrocephalus may occur as the result of a range of infectious or inflammatory processes. The effects of chronic inflammation – organiza- tion of the inflammatory exudate with scarring or gliosis – can produce obstruction to CSF flow, both within the ventricular system and in the basal cisterns and cortical subarachnoid […]
Mini-abdominoplasty Combined with Liposuction in Bangalore & Cost
INTRODUCTION Mini-abdominoplasty Combined with Liposuction in Bangalore Mini-abdominoplasty Combined with Liposuction in Bangalore is a procedure far less often performed than traditional abdominoplasty because it is applicable to a limited population. It combines the benefits of liposuction with suprapubic tightening and a shortened scar. INDICATIONS Mini-abdominoplasty is a great procedure for […]
MASSIVE PANNUS
Morbidly obese patients may present with abdominal pannus overlying not only the pubis but also the knees. This large quantity of skin is symptomatic with pain, rashes, cellulitis, lymphedema, and/or osteoarthritis aggravation. This procedure should be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated efforts toward weight loss and fitness, but who […]
Guilt Guilt is a common and normal reaction to childhood leukemia. Parents feel that they have failed to protect their child, and blame themselves. It is especially difficult because the cause of their child’s cancer cannot be explained. There are questions: How could we have prevented this? What did we […]