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Definition Meckel diverticulectomy; Gastrointestinal bleeding – Meckel diverticulectomy Meckel diverticulectomy is surgery to remove an abnormal pouch on the lining of the small intestine (bowel). This pouch...
DefinitionAAA – open; Repair – aortic aneurysm – open Open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is surgery to fix a widened part in your aorta. This is...
DefinitionAAA – open; Repair – aortic aneurysm – open Open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is surgery to fix a widened part in your aorta. This is...
DefinitionExploratory surgery; Laparotomy; Exploratory laparotomy Abdominal exploration is surgery to look at the organs and structures in your belly area (abdomen). This includes your: Appendix Bladder...
DefinitionAbdominal hysterectomy was first performed in 1843. Prior attempts at removal of the uterus date back to ancient times, when vaginal hysterectomy was performed to treat...
Choking – Heimlich maneuver Choking is when someone is having a very hard time breathing because food, a toy, or other object is blocking the throat...
DefinitionCosmetic surgery of the abdomen; Tummy tuck; Abdominoplasty Abdominal wall surgery is a procedure that improves the appearance of flabby, stretched-out abdominal (belly) muscles and skin....
DefinitionCosmetic surgery of the abdomen; Tummy tuck; Abdominoplasty Abdominal wall surgery is a procedure that improves the appearance of flabby, stretched-out abdominal (belly) muscles and skin....
DefinitionAbrasions are common skin injuries that occur when the top layer of skin is scraped or rubbed off due to friction, often resulting in pain?, redness,...
DefinitionDifficulty breathing – first aid; Dyspnea? – first aid; Shortness of breath – first aid Most people take breathing for granted. People with certain illnesses may...
DefinitionBone – broken; Fracture?; Stress fracture; Bone fracture If more pressure is put on a bone than it can stand, it will split or break. A...
