Cosmetic Surgery

What is polycythemia vera ? Clinical Features & Signs and Symptoms of Polycythemia vera. Laboratory tests for Polycythemia vera Treatment of polycythemia vera. Treatment An increased incidence of vascular complications and a progression to myelofibrosis or acute leukemia/myelodysplasia are the major causes of morbidity and mortality. In a large randomized […]

What is polycythemia vera ? Clinical Features & Signs and Symptoms of Polycythemia vera. Laboratory tests for Polycythemia vera Treatment of polycythemia vera. Laboratory tests for Polycythemia vera JAK2 V617F and Exon 12 MutationsJAK2 G1849T Creating V617F Mutations within the JAK2 gene cause a deregulation of the hematopoietic process, which […]

Definition An uncommon inherited disorder that is estimated to occur once in every 100,000 births, manifesting exocrine pancreatic insufficiency with secondary steatorrhea, blood cell deficiencies, and skeletal abnormalities. It was first described in 1964.247,249 Pathogenesis Shwachman-Diamond syndrome results from mutations in the SBDS gene on chromosome 7q11, which induces accelerated […]

Types of anemia in pregnancy Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy  Worldwide the contribution of Anemia in pregnancy to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality is well recognized; in some parts of Africa, more than 75 percent of pregnant women are anemic, and there is a significant correlation between maternal mortality and anemia. Iron […]

 Angiography procedure requires the injection of a contrast medium that makes the blood vessels visible to x ray.The contrast medium is injected through a procedure known as arterial puncture. The puncture is usually made in the groin area, armpit, inside elbow, or neck. Patients undergoing an angiography procedure are advised to stop eating and drinking eight […]

Signs and symptoms of  blood cancer in children Where should your child receive treatment? Physical responses to blood cancer in children. Emotional responses to blood cancer in children The immediate future of blood cancer in children It is important for you to know that you are not alone. Many have traveled this path […]

       What questions should I ask my doctor before transplant?         Weigh the risks before transplant         Other issues related to transplants          Cost of transplant         Saving your newborn’s umbilical cord blood for later         Stem cell […]

Stem cell transplants are used to replace bone marrow that has been destroyed by disease, chemo, or radiation. In some diseases, like leukemia, aplastic anemia, certain inherited blood diseases, and some diseases of the immune system, the stem cells in the bone marrow don’t work the way they should. Damaged […]

The general brain tumour classification is related to the cell of origin, and is shown in  shows the approximate distribution of the more common brain tumours. This chapter will discuss the tumours derived from the neuroectoderm and metastatic tumours. The following chapters will describe the benign brain tumours and pituitary […]

1)What is glioma? 2)Investigation for Glioma. 3) Management for Glioma 4) Surgery for Glioma 5) Post-operative Care 6) Treatment of Glioma Radiation therapy Other adjuvant therapies Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Hyperthermia Immunotherapy Photodynamic therapy Gene therapy Radiation therapy Postoperative radiation therapy is generally an effective adjunct to surgery in the treatment of higher-grade gliomas. It has been shown […]

Astrocytoma Classification of Gliomas Pathology Clinical presentation The most common gliomas arise from the astrocyte cells which comprise the vast majority of intraparenchymal cells of the brain. Their main function appears to be as a supporting tissue for the neurones. The tumours arising from astro cytes range from the relatively benign to the highly […]

INTRODUCTION Liposuction of the abdomen is a commonly performed procedure. It reduces subcutaneous fat and can result in conservative skin retraction, so it is a procedure that is not applicable to patients with marked overhanging skin or a large proportion of intra-abdominal, visceral fat. Some have reported use of high-volume […]

Jaw and Chin Surgery The Latin word for chin is “mentum,” and an operation that enhances or reduces the chin is called a mentoplasty. Chin enlargement can be accomplished either by inserting an artificial implant or by cutting and advancing the lower jaw. If the jaw surgery includes the teeth, […]

Lip enhancement (enlargement, augmentation) deserves mention separately from other forms of facial contouring for two reasons. First, not all materials used for facial contouring are suitable for use in the lips. Second, lip enhancement is one of the most commonly overdone cosmetic procedures and has produced some serious complications as […]

Autografts are tissues taken from a patient’s own body and inserted elsewhere. Many tissues, including dermis, dermis-fat composites, fat, fascia, cartilage, and bone, have been used. For example, cartilage from the ear is commonly used to change the contours of the nose. Obtaining an autograft usually requires a separate incision […]

Some implants are manufactured from biological materials such as collagen (Dermaplant) and hyaluronic acid (Dermadeep, Dermalive). Most implants, however, are made from synthetic materials. Numerous substances have been used to augment facial contours for cosmetic purposes. Two of the most commonly used are described below:   • ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluorethylene, Gore-Tex, […]

Facial implants are synthetic materials that are inserted into the face in order to change contours more permanently and dramatically than can be achieved with injections. Facial implants can alter a person’s appearance in a way that can be quite different from the changes created by a facelift or related procedure, […]

The initial weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy  loss is similar to the gastric bypass. The vast majority of patients lose 50 to 80% of their excess weight in the first 12 months. With the roux-en-y gastric bypass, most patients keep 50% to 70% of their excess weight off after 10 years. However, some […]

Why do we need Facial Rejuvenation? We frequently attribute our crows’ feet and spider veins to getting older. The truth is that over 90% of skin “aging” is due to sun damage — not time. The longer we stay in the sun, the lower our resistances is to UV damage. […]

What is Breast Reduction ? Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) is an operation in which the breast is reshaped, repositioned, and made smaller. If the proce- dure does not intend to achieve significant volume reduction, it is more appropriately called a mastopexy (see Breast Lift). Breast reduction surgery is one of the most […]

1) Bowel Preparation Before Surgery a. You will be given instructions for bowel preparation at your pre-operative appointment.It is important that you follow these instructions completely. b. The day before surgery, you may drink only clear liquids. Clear liquids include water, coffee, tea, apple juice, grape juice, cranberry juice,bouillon, broth, clear popsicles, clear […]

General surgical risks  Weight loss surgery, as with any major surgery, has risks of which you should be made aware. Although surgical complications are infrequent, it is important for you to fully understand any potential risks so you can make an informed decision. Your surgical team will use their expertise […]

Breast lift (mastopexy) is an operation in which excessive breast skin is removed and the breast reshaped to look more youthful. In many cases the nipple is repositioned higher on the breast. After mastopexy, breast volume will be slightly reduced unless an implant is inserted. An implant may be recommended […]