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What you need to know about Mammography Mammography is an X-ray for the breast. It is used to detect and diagnose breast cancer and other breast diseases. The images that mammography produces is called mammograms. The images can show tiny tumors that cannot be felt, as well as other abnormalities in the breast. Mammograph can be used for screening and diagnostic purposes: Screening mammography looks for breast cancer, benign tumors, cysts, or other breast diseases in women with no symptoms. The goal of the procedure is to detect the disease early, when it may be more treatable. Diagnostic mammography is usually done…

What you need to know about Surgery for Liver Cysts Liver cysts are abnormal sacs filled with fluids that form in the liver. They are very uncommon and only affect around 5% of the population. Liver cysts generally do not require treatment and they rarely affect the function of the liver. However, if they become large, they can cause pain or symptoms that require treatment, which usually involves surgery. There are several surgical procedures to treat liver cysts. These include surgically removing the entire cyst, surgically removing only the fluid from the cyst, and liver transplant. The type of surgery…

What you need to know about Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery also referred to as blepharoplasty, is plastic surgery to correct defects of the eyelids or to enhance the appearance of the eye region of the face. The procedure is mostly performed for cosmetic reasons to make someone appear younger and more alert. However, in some cases, it can also improve sight in people who have droopy upper eyelids that get in the way of their field of vision. What Does the Procedure Involve? You will likely be given local anesthesia injected around your eye and oral sedation to help you…

What you need to know about Microdochectomy Procedure Microdochectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a mammary or a lactiferous duct. The lactiferous duct is each of the milk-carrying ducts of the mammary gland that opens on the nipple, it is responsible for delivering milk to the surface of the skin. This procedure is performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and recommended for patients who experience nipple discharge. What does the Procedure Involve? Microdochectomy can be carried out either under local or general anesthesia. During the procedure, your doctor makes an incision following the circular line of the areola (circumareolar…

There are two key features to a balanced facial profile, your nose, and your chin. The chin is an essential feature of your appearance and if it is understated, it will make your facial profile uneven. Typically, a strong and broad chin is considered attractive to men. While a more delicate and narrow chin is appealing to women. However, whether you are a man or a woman and if you are not happy with how your chin looks you may choose to have cosmetic surgery to aid your appearance. Chin augmentation, also known as genioplasty is a cosmetic surgery that…

Thailand has legalized Medical Cannabis in 2019 for prescribed medical use only. The penalty for recreational use of cannabis in Thailand a very serious matter, where those found in possession of 10 kilograms of herb or less can expect to do up to five years in prison. Anything more and you’re facing life in prison. No information is currently available on the process of obtaining Medical Marijuana and details will follow in 2019. Here’s our list of the 10 most common conditions Medical Cannabis was prescribed for during 2018, outside of Thailand Multiple Sclerosis: is a disease that affects the brain and…

What you need to know about a Hymenotomy Procedure Hymenotomy is a surgical procedure to remove or open the hymen – the membrane near the opening of the vagina. It is usually performed on a woman with a septate or imperforate hymen that obstructs the flow of menstruation, as well as an unusually thick or rigid hymen, such as microperforated hymen, which limits access to the vaginal opening, causing pain and discomfort for sexual activities and removing/inserting tampons. What does the Procedure Involve? You will receive general anesthetic before the procedure, but in some cases, a local anesthetic is used…

Orchiectomy, also known as an orchidectomy, or simply orchi, is a surgical procedure in which one or both testicles are removed. When just one testicle is removed, it is called unilateral simple orchiectomy. When both testicles are removed, the procedure is called bilateral orchiectomy. The surgery is typically performed as a treatment for testicular cancer. Some other cases where simple orchiectomy is performed are: Testicular torsion In patients with advanced prostate cancer. In the management of cases of male breast cancer As a last-line treatment for intractable and debilitating chronic orchialgia. In severe trauma. As part of sex reassignment surgery…

What you need to know about Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion Pulmonary Artery Catheter insertion or right heart catheterization is a surgical procedure to insert a long, thin tube with an inflatable balloon tip on its end called a catheter into a pulmonary artery – a major artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. This procedure is a diagnostic tool to monitor heart and lung function, but in some cases, it can also manage a variety of health problems. Your doctor may suggest you undergo this procedure if you experience shock, pulmonary edema,…

In order for a pregnancy to occur naturally, the ovary releases an egg at ovulation which travels through the Fallopian tube where it meets the sperm and is then fertilized. The fertilized egg enters the uterine cavity where it implants in the thickened lining of the uterus (the endometrium). Through IVF treatment (In Vitro Fertilisation), the ovaries are stimulated to produce a number of eggs which are then collected and mixed with sperm in the laboratory; this then allows fertilization to occur. The developing embryos are monitored closely and the healthiest embryos are then transferred into the uterus to allow…