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Cauliflower ear, also known as “wrestler’s ear” or “boxer’s ear,” is a condition that affects the external ear. It occurs when the ear’s cartilage is injured,...
Celioscopy; Band-aid surgery; Pelviscopy; Gynecologic laparoscopy; Exploratory laparoscopy – gynecologic Pelvic laparoscopy is surgery to examine pelvic organs. It uses a viewing tool called a laparoscope....
Treatment – endovascular embolism; Coil embolization; Cerebral aneurysm – endovascular; Coiling – endovascular; Saccular aneurysm – endovascular; Berry aneurysm – endovascular repair; Fusiform aneurysm repair –...
Cervix surgery; Cryosurgery – female; Cervical dysplasia – cryosurgery Cervix cryosurgery is a surgical treatment to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue in the cervix. Description Cryotherapy is...
Cervix surgery; Cryosurgery – female; Cervical dysplasia – cryosurgery Cervix cryosurgery is a surgical treatment to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue in the cervix. Description Cryotherapy is...
Abdominal delivery; Abdominal birth; Cesarean birth; Pregnancy – cesarean A C-section is the delivery of a baby through a surgical opening in the mother’s lower belly...
Burn from chemicals Chemicals that touch skin can lead to a reaction on the skin, throughout the body, or both. Considerations Chemical exposure is not always...
Chemical smothering occurs when a person is exposed to toxic chemicals, leading to respiratory distress or suffocation. It can happen in various settings, including industrial accidents,...
Chemical trauma, also known as chemical injury or chemical burn, occurs when the skin or mucous membranes come into contact with a harmful substance. These substances...
Funnel chest repair; Chest deformity repair; Sunken chest repair; Cobbler’s chest repair; Nuss repair; Ravitch repair Pectus excavatum repair is surgery to correct pectus excavatum. This is...
Chili burn, also known as chili pepper burn or capsaicin burn, is a common discomfort caused by the spicy compound found in chili peppers. In this...
Chills, the sudden sensation of cold accompanied by shivering, can be indicative of various underlying conditions. In this comprehensive guide, we will break down chills into...
