Complications of open surgical tracheostomy and their management-our experience Introduction Tracheostomy is the surgical procedure to create an artificial opening in the trachea to bypass the obstructed airway above it. History reveals that it is an oldest surgical procedure dating back 3600 B.C.E. in Egypt(1). It has under gone numerous modifications during the past millennia. The first elective tracheostomy was done in AD 100 by Asclepiad’s of Bithynia and the described by Galen in AD131(2)…
In the human body, nearly 70 trillion cells work simultaneously with one another to maintain order throughout the designated body system (Zimmer, C., 2013). However, occasionally mutations occur in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), causing catastrophic events to occur throughout the body. Once these mutated cells have replicated and begin to take over a specified region, the mass then begins to absorb the region’s main source of nourishment: the blood supply. This is known as cancer. Each year,…
vocational documentation is required. CASE DISCUSSION & POLICY ANALYSIS (INCLUDING SPECIFIC REFERENCES) This 57-year old is filing a DIB claim alleging disability due to loss of right eye, COPD, high blood pressure, edema of both legs and feet, back surgery, weight gain, depression, and neuropathy, as of 10/22/2014. The evidence shows the claimant has a history of morbid obesity with a BMI as high as 46. A lumbar spine MRI taken on 3/26/14 showed degenerative disc disease with multilevel mild…
particular body region. The liposuction usually encompasses the following: the doctor makes a cut in the liposuction region then inserts a vacuum tool pushing and pulling the fat until it is loose enough to be suctioned out. Possibly, the best liposuction surgery in Delhi can be implemented on any body parts i.e. thighs, knees, breasts, bottoms, arms, back and other regions having superfluous fat and which can be rectified by the best liposuction surgeon in Delhi. The abdomen is the most common…
included flushing of the damaged area with water and application of solution of bicarbonate of soda. As a definitive treatment, over a period of two years skin grafts were placed followed by coconut oil massage, steroid therapy, germ cell infiltration, laser therapy to tone the skin colour. However she complained of gradual constriction of her right nasal aperture and difficulty in breathing because of the closure. As per our treatment plan, a nasal conformer was planned for the patient. She…
Non-Surgical Breast Augmentation Uses Your Body 's Resources One of the latest trends in cosmetic enhancements involves using non-surgical breast augmentation instead of more expensive and riskier breast surgery or implants. Invasive surgeries always require healing time and generate operative risks and possible postoperative infections or other complications. The new wave of cosmetic treatments uses injectables to enlarge, enhance and reshape breasts. One of the most popular augmentation…
Corneal refractive surgeries have revolutionized the correction of refractive errors. The cornea is a transparent avascular structure which forms the anterior one sixth of the eyeball. It is one of the major refractive media in the eye. Many of the refraction procedures alter the corneal curvature in order to manipulate the refractive error. The history and evolution of refractive surgeries are most fascinating in the field of ophthalmology. Jose Barrquer who is considered father of…
The Blepharoplasty Operation Surgery on the eyelids may be done as an isolated operation or in conjunction with a facelift, brow lift, or other procedure (see Chapters 11-13). Both upper and lower eyelids can be corrected at the same operative setting; alternately, one pair of eyelids can be corrected as an isolated procedure. The procedure is almost always performed around both eyes. Blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure that is typically done with intravenous sedation and local anesthesia.…
such as acne scars take their toll our skin. Laser skin resurfacing, in contrast to surgical facelift, to improve the facial appearance of more superficial layers of the skin. Since the reorganization eliminates droopy bulges and sagging skin skin resurfacing procedures to improve wrinkles, scars and uneven pigmentation on the skin surface. Lasers work to remove the outer layer of skin that covers and thick layers of dead skin. After that, the laser light is caused by the restructuring of the…
they do not last as long as plastic surgery or other treatments. They offer impressive results, low risks and easy treatment options. For long term results, consider using a surgical intervention. Why You Should Get This Treatment at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center To obtain the best results, you need the best dermatologists possible. At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center, our dermatologists…