Hysterectomy
The Hysterectomy . It is the removal of the uterus , or womb. (From the Greek “hystera” = uterus and “ektone” = incision). It may also involve removal of the fallopian tubes , ovaries, and cervix. Summary [ hide ] …
Surgery Study Notes
Surgery Category Contains all types of Surgery study notes for students and teachers.
Chlamydia: An Infection That Can Lead to Serious Complications
The great challenge for the control of chlamydia is precisely in its diagnosis, because infected people usually do not show symptoms. About 50% of men and up to 70% of women …
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Bacterial Meningitis: How important is the diagnosis?
Bacterial meningitis is an acute infection responsible for many deaths and neurological sequelae. The bacterium Neisseria meningitidis , also called meningococcus, has great epidemiological importance, because it presents a constant risk of epidemics and …
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Triscupid atresia
Triscupid Atresia. It is characterized by an imperforated right atrioventricular duct, leaving simply a membranous vault. Tricuspid arthresia presents: An interatrial communication that ensures circulation. A small right ventricular cavity. A large …
Biliary atresia
Biliary atresia. It is a chronic and progressive liver problem that manifests itself shortly after birth. The ducts inside and outside the liver , called bile ducts, normally allow a liquid produced by the …
Shoulder arthroscopy
Shoulder arthroscopy . It is a surgery in which a small camera called an arthroscope , which is inserted through a small incision (cut) in the skin, is used to examine or repair the …
Vertebral arthrodesis
Vertebral arthrodesis . It is a surgery to fuse two bones (vertebrae) in the spine. The fusion permanently joins two bones so that there is no longer any movement between them. Vertebral arthrodesis is usually performed in conjunction …