Articles on surgery

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

Acute and chronic appendicitis - treatment Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix (worm-like process of the intestine), which can occur in acute and chronic forms. In case of acute appendicitis, surgery is the main recommendation - treatment is carried out by surgical intervention. The chro

Causes, symptoms and treatment of lymphangitis Chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels of various sizes and locations is medically called lymphangitis. This pathology is secondary and can be acute or chronic. Treatment of lymphangitis may require hospitalization of the patient, if surgical interve

Decubitus ulcers in bedridden patients: stages of development and treatment Bed patients require close attention from both medical professionals and relatives. And after overcoming the acute phase of the main disease and stabilizing the patient's general well-being, the moment may come when y

Hypospadia Hypospadia is one of the most common congenital anomalies of the structure of the urethra in men. The pathology is characterized by the location of the urethral meatus (opening of the urethra) on the shaft of the penis, in the perineum or scrotum. Today, the number of patients with this p

Causes, diagnosis and treatment of genital synechiae Synechia are bridges that stretch between tissues and lead to their sticking together. Adhesions from the side of the genitals develop with synechiae of the foreskin in boys, intrauterine synechiae and synechiae of the labia in girls. Classificat

Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy in the early stages Extrauterine (ectopic) pregnancy is a pathology in which the fertilized egg is attached and develops outside the uterus. About one in 80 pregnancies is ectopic. The causes of ectopic pregnancy are not always known. Risk factors include: previous

Hirschsprung's disease - symptoms, treatment Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital pathology characterized by total damage to the large intestine. According to statistics, the disease is diagnosed in girls 4 times more often than in boys. Hirschsprung's disease in newborns, as a rule

Causes, symptoms and treatment of adenocarcinoma Adenocarcinoma is a malignant neoplasm that is formed from glandular cells. This tumor affects most organs, therefore it is quite "popular" - almost all clinical specialists encounter it in their practice. Typical localization, reasons Occurrence, pr

Ovarian apoplexy causes, symptoms, treatment Ovarian apoplexy is a condition when it suddenly ruptures, accompanied by massive bleeding and acute pain. Most often, pathology is diagnosed in women of reproductive age, but some causes of ovarian apoplexy can provoke pathology in other periods of life.

Acute, chronic subcutaneous paraproctitis: treatment Paraproctitis is an inflammation of the tissues around the rectum that is purulent in nature. The causes of the disease can be traumatic manipulations in the anal canal area, poor personal hygiene, and certain diseases, such as hemorrhoids or ana

Sepsis - what kind of disease is it: diagnosis, treatment, prognosis Sepsis is damage to the body by pathogenic microorganisms that have entered the blood. It can be caused by streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, Escherichia coli and other bacteria, as well as viruses, fungi and protozoa. Most

Decubitus ulcers in bedridden patients: prevention and treatment Decubitus ulcers are areas of necrosis and ulceration of soft tissues. The reasons for their occurrence are pressure on tissues from hard surfaces and bony protrusions and friction, which lead to impaired blood circulation. The pres

Laparoscopy Laparoscopy is a modern minimally invasive surgical method that allows doctors to perform diagnostic investigations and surgical procedures on the organs of the abdominal cavity and pelvis through small incisions (punctures). This technology is widely used in both children and adults,