What is Anal Abscess? Anal abscess occurs as a result of accumulation of pus due to anal gland infection. Anal abscess generally originates from infection of anal glands, and progresses around. Primary function of these glands is to secrete mucus to ease defecation. It is an inflammatory disease requiring immediate surgical drainage. It may occur
This is the most commonly performed laparoscopic emergency surgery. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the organ called appendix, located near the starting point of large intestine (caecum) as a narrow extension with a blind end. Definitive treatment of appendicitis is surgical removal of the inflamed appendix. However, in very rare cases where the appendicitis is
Gallbladder stones, polyps and other diseases caused by these stones and polyps are treated by surgical procedure which is called ‘cholecystectomy’. The procedure is performed in an open or closed manner under general anesthesia for complete removal of gallbladder. Laparoscopic procedure is ‘the gold standard’ in gallbladder surgery today since it is more advantageous compared
What is Graves Disease? Graves is an autoimmune disease also known as toxic thyroid (hyperthyroid). The disease causes a hyperactive thyroid gland, resulting in excessive amount of hormone secretion. Increase in thyroid hormone levels indicates hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism profile can occur due to many reasons, Graves disease in particular. Thyroid hormones impact many functions from nerve
Breast Cancer Treatment Breast cancer treatment methods and procedures vary in a wide range and are personalized depending on the stage of disease, biological subtypes of the tumor and overall health status of the patient. Breast cancer treatment is managed by a multidisciplinary team consisting of a specialized breast surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, breast
What is Anal Fistula? Fistula is formation of a tunnel between anal canal and outer skin tissue. Fistula is the term for tunnel-like formations occurring at a few centimeters distance from anus inside the skin, causing painful swelling and discharge. Anal fistula is generally like later stages of anal abscess, or it can be referred as chronic anal abscess. Patients usually complain
Parathyroid glands are 2-3 mm in size, located behind thyroid glands, and there are normally 4 glands locating 2 on the left and 2 on the right. Parathyroid hormone is briefly defined as parathormone (PTH). There may be some problems (such as hypoparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism) associated with parathyroid glands which play important role in our general
Thyroid cancer is a malignant lump developing inside thyroid nodules and is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells. Only about 5% of thyroid nodules are cancerous. There are various types of thyroid cancer, and the treatment procedure depends on the type. Papillary thyroid cancer Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer. The
Early breast cancer (EBC) refers to the condition in which breast cancer has not progressed to regional lymph nodes or only progressed towards armpit without distant metastasis. Today, surgical treatment procedures for EBC are less invasive and mostly local, providing a better aesthetic appearance with safe oncologic results. Mastectomy is resection of entire breast together with
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