Articles on surgery

Symptoms and treatment of chronic sialadenitis and its acute form Sialoadenitis is an inflammatory process of the salivary glands. It is important to diagnose the acute form of the pathology, because if you ignore its manifestations, you will have to deal with the chronic form. Treatment of chronic

Chondroblastoma of the bone - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Bone chondroblastoma is a benign tumor localized in tubular bones. The neoplasm is characterized by slow growth. The tumor, as a rule, develops in childhood and adolescence. In older age groups, the pathology is extremely rare. Forms of c

Thyroidectomy: indications, methods, consequences The thyroid gland regulates a large number of important processes in the organs and tissues of the human body - therefore, the well-being of the entire body depends on its condition. So, the question of what life will be like after a thyroidectomy (t

Thyroid cancer: treatment, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis Thyroid cancer is a malignant neoplasm that develops from degenerate cells of this organ of the endocrine system. It happens relatively rarely. According to medical statistics, pathology makes up approximately 1% of the structure of oncologic

Treatment of axial hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm Esophageal hiatal hernia is the protrusion of part of the stomach into the chest cavity, which occurs through the esophageal hiatus (OSH). A hernia occurs as a result of the stretching of the fascial ligaments between the esophagus

Urology Urology deals with diagnosis, therapeutic and surgical treatment of diseases of the genitourinary sphere in men and urinary in women. Pediatric urology is a separate area. The modern level of diagnostic and treatment equipment makes it possible to quickly make a diagnosis and carry out the n

Fournier's gangrene in men: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Fournier's gangrene is a serious urological disease, which is accompanied by rapidly progressive skin necrosis in the genital area. Synonyms - phlegmon of the perineum, idiopathic gangrene of the scrotum, gangrenous scrotum. The causes of Fo

Causes, symptoms, methods of diagnosis and treatment of cholangitis Cholangitis is a group of diseases accompanied by inflammation in the bile ducts located inside and outside the liver. This is a serious pathology that often ends with the development of purulent-septic complications and death. Cau

Treatment of calluses and corns. Modern methods of therapy Treatment of calluses is not the biggest problem of modern medicine. But corns cause inconvenience, and they just look ugly. Therefore, their competent derivation determines the comfort of a person's life. Depending on the tissue structure,

Postural disorders in preschool children - types and treatment Postural disorders in childhood are changes in the physiological state of the spine, which can be caused by functional changes in the musculoskeletal system. Postural disorders in preschool children can be manifested by the following sym

First aid for spontaneous pneumothorax and treatment Pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition characterized by the presence of air in the pleural cavity. Pneumothorax can be spontaneous (spontaneous), iatrogenic and traumatic. The consequences of traumatic pneumothorax include hemothorax, recur

Umbilical hernia According to statistics, a significant number of cases of umbilical hernia occur in the neonatal and infant period of a child's life, but adults also suffer from this disease. The pathology outwardly resembles a protrusion formed in the area of ​​the umbilical ring. A hernia is a ba

Microhemorrhoid helps to cope with chronic sinusitis and its complications, polyps, cysts in the maxillary sinuses. The technique is a minimally invasive operation using video endoscopic technology and aims to remove the pathological contents through the natural opening of the sinus or with minimal

Symptoms and treatment of mastitis. Features of mastitis in a nursing mother Mastitis is a pathology of the mammary gland of an infectious and inflammatory nature, which is characterized by rapid spread. Treatment of the disease should be started at the first signs of it, as the risk of purulent des

Nasal polypotomy: indications, types, effectiveness Removal of nasal polyps is a surgical intervention that is often performed in otolaryngology. After surgery to remove sinus polyps and other structures, the patient begins to feel the taste of life again. And here's why. Acute inflammatory di

Paraphimosis Paraphimosis is the compression of the head of the penis by a ring of foreskin. It develops rapidly and needs urgent medical help. Why does paraphimosis occur? The main factor contributing to the development of the disease is congenital or acquired phimosis. Phimosis is a pathology in

Inguinal hernia An inguinal hernia is a pathological process during which the internal organs of the abdominal cavity protrude together with the surrounding peritoneal (lining the abdominal cavity) sheet into the inguinal canal. In turn, the inguinal canal is a cavity located in the thickness of th

Types of anesthesia - general, intravenous and epidural Anesthesia is pain relief that enables the doctor to perform a surgical type of medical care. Specialists use different types of anesthesia in their work, the specific choice depends on the difficulty of the operation being performed, the gener