What is Surgical abortion? Surgical Abortion is the term used when surgery is done to end an undesired pregnancy. How does it work? Surgical Abortion involves dilatation of the cervix and insertion of a suction tube into the uterus. Suction is used to remove the fetal and placental tissue from the uterus. What tests are […]
What is Medical abortion? Medical Abortion is the term used when medicines are used to end an undesired pregnancy. How does it work? Medicines cause expulsion of fetus and placenta from mother’s womb. What are the different types of Medical Abortion? There are mainly 2 types: A. Therapeutic Medical Abortion: It is done when pregnant
Knee arthroscopy is a surgery that uses a tiny camera to look inside your knee. Small cuts are made to insert the camera and small surgical tools into your knee for the procedure. Description Three different types of pain relief (anesthesia) may be used for knee arthroscopy surgery: Local anaesthesia. Your knee may be numbed
Mohs micrographic surgery is a way to treat and cure certain skin cancers. Surgeons trained in the Mohs procedure can do this surgery. It allows skin cancer to be removed with less damage to the healthy skin around it. Description Mohs surgery usually takes place in the doctor’s office. The surgery is started early in
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Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia repair is surgery to repair two birth defects in the esophagus and trachea. The defects usually occur together. Description The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. The trachea (windpipe) is the tube that carries air into and out of the lungs. The defects usually
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine. When You’re in the Hospital EGD is done with an endoscope. This is a flexible tube with a camera at the end. During the procedure: You will receive medicine into a vein (IV). The scope will
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D and C (dilation and curettage) is a procedure to scrape and collect the tissue (endometrium) from inside the uterus. Dilation (D) is a widening of the cervix to allow instruments into the uterus. Curettage (C) is the scraping of tissue from the walls of the uterus. Description D and C, also called uterine scraping,
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What are bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)? Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows a health care provider to look at your lungs. It uses a thin, lighted tube called a bronchoscope. The tube is put through the mouth or nose and moved down the throat and into the airways. It helps diagnose and treat certain lung
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It is a special x-ray of the colon and rectum (large intestine). How the Test is Performed? It is usually done in the hospital radiology department. This test is done after your colon is completely empty and clean. Your doctor will give you instructions for cleansing your colon. During the test: You lie flat on your back
What is a breast biopsy? A breast biopsy is a procedure that removes a small sample of breast tissue for testing. The tissue is looked at under a microscope to check for breast cancer. There are different ways to do a breast biopsy procedure. One method uses a special needle to remove tissue. Another method removes tissue in
