Do you have aging loved ones? Receiving the best care should be your priority. Senior living communities offering elder care are the best options. This is because they are supportive and have an engaging environment for seniors. The only problem is the complexities of the selection due to the numerous…
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Interpretation of NCCT head: Normal findings
History: In 1972, Sir Godfrey Hounsfield developed CT scan for which he was awarded Nobel prize in 1979. Through these years CT has come from one rotation in 6 minutes to one in 0.33 seconds. Principle: X rays are produced by CT machine, which are absorbed by different tissues in…
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How to Report Medical Malpractice in Indiana
Disclaimer: Articles contains promotion of relevant services or websites Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional deviates from the standards of their profession, resulting in harm to a patient. In Indiana, as in other states, patients who believe they have been victims of such negligence have the right to seek…
Case Reports
A case of EA/TOF (esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula)
Case summary A female neonate was born via emergency cesarean section at 36 weeks of gestation. The indication of LSCS was polyhydramnios with fetal bradycardia. The birth weight of the neonate was 1700 grams following which the baby was shifted to NICU for observation. I, as a surgical resident was…
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Enchondroma vs Chondrosarcoma (low grade) : Mnemonic
Among cartilaginous tumors, 2 pathologies can be misleading when trying to reach a correct diagnosis: enchondroma (E), a benign tumor, and low-grade chondrosarcoma (LGC), which is a low-aggressivity malignancy. This can be a problem when deciding treatment because E only requires regular follow-up, but LGC needs surgical treatment. Mnemonic: ABCDE…
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) : A Comprehensive Review
Introduction: Other facts: Clinical features: Diagnosis: Role of biopsy/tissue diagnosis in GIST (current consensus): Treatment: High risk features: Choices of surgery: Aim of surgery: Prognostication: Malignant potential Comments Mortality Benign Size: up to 2 cmMitosis: up to 5/50 hpf No tumor related mortality Probably benign Size: 2-5 cmMitosis: same as…
Surgical Skills
Shoelace technique for Delayed Primary Closure
Indication: Delayed primary closure of fasciotomy wounds Sutures that can be used: Anchors: Staples (can apply 2 staples) or Metal clips Knotting pattern: The suture is attached to one side and passed through the incision to be attached on the opposite side, in a sequence that resembles a zigzag from…
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Joint Lubrication Made Easy
Boundary lubrication A monolayer of lubricant molecule (lubricin) adsorbed on each surface (boundary) of the joint prevents direct cartilage to cartilage (articular) contact Fluid-film lubrication Cartilage surfaces are separated by a fluid film 1. Hydrodynamic lubrication: 2. Squeeze film lubrication: 2. Elastohydrodynamic lubrication: Combination of hydrodynamic and squeeze film Mixed…