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Emergency Medicine testicular torsion

Testicular Torsion

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Jan 23, 2018Jun 8, 2019

Learning Objectives List the differential diagnosis for an acutely painful scrotum. Understand the anatomical basis of testicular torsion. List common presenting signs and symptoms of testicular torsion. Describe both initial and definitive management of testicular torsion. Explain why torsion is an emergent condition and discuss the time for salvage of…

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Emergency Medicine manual detorsion testis

Manual detorsion of testis in Testicular Torsion

Epomedicine, Oct 28, 2017Oct 28, 2017

Indications of Manual Detorsion It can serve as a temporizing measure to attempt to reperfuse the testis while the patient is awaiting definite surgical management. Contraindications of Manual Detorsion Manual detorsion is not recommended for torsion of duration >6-8 hours (prolonged ischemia leads to marked swelling and edema after which…

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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS figo scoring gtn

Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) : Quick review

Epomedicine, Feb 7, 2017Feb 7, 2017

Follow-up protocol Post-Evacuation of Molar Pregnancy Weekly hCG measurements until hCG becomes undetectable Once hCG is undetectable, 2 further specimens should be obtained at weekly intervals Then monthly for 6 months and then Every 2 months for a further 6 months Diagnosis of GTN The diagnosis of GTN is made…

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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS ovarian neoplasm

Pathology of Ovarian Tumors – Quick Review

Epomedicine, Feb 7, 2017

The latest TNM and FIGO staging for Ovarian Cancer has been discussed earlier here. Here, we will discuss pathology of ovarian tumors in short and in a way thats easy to grasp. WHO Classification of Ovarian Tumors Cells of origin Surface coelomic epithelium Germ cells Sex cord, stromal cells Metastatic…

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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS prostate arteries

Prostate Anatomy – Clinical correlate

Epomedicine, Aug 15, 2016Aug 18, 2016

Anatomy of Prostate The embryology and detailed gross and microscopic anatomy of the prostate has already been discussed earlier. Read the anatomy of prostate. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Occurs exclusively in transition zone (progressively enlarges with age). Median lobe of the gland enlarges upward and encroaches sphincter vesicae, located at…

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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS ovaries regional nodes

TNM and FIGO Staging of Ovarian Carcinoma Simplified

Epomedicine, Aug 15, 2016Aug 23, 2020

FIGO has published a new classification for ovarian cancer. These new cancer staging rules will be incorporated into the 8th Edition of the UICC TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours, which is thought to be effective from 2017. Cancer of the ovary has 3 major stages (I, II and III) and…

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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS lactational amenorrhea mechanism

Management of Puerperium

Epomedicine, Apr 3, 2016

Normal puerperium has been already discussed earlier here. A) Immediately after labor within 1 hour Blood pressure and heart rate atleast every 15 minutes Monitor amount of vaginal bleeding Palpate fundus to ensure amount adequate contractions (if relaxed – massage uterus to enhance oxytocin release) B) 1st several hours 1….

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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS cervical os puerperium

Normal Puerperium Made Simple

Epomedicine, Apr 3, 2016Jun 12, 2016

Definition of Puerperium: Period following childbirth during which the body tissues, specially the pelvic organs involute i.e. revert back approximately to the pre-pregnant state both anatomically and physiologically – and lasts 6 weeks or 42 days. Immediate: Within 24 hours of childbirth Early: Within 7 days of childbirth Remote: Within…

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