The appendix's function isn't fully known, but some theories state it helps with recovery from infections, inflammation, and ...

Figure 3. Operative view of Amyand’s hernia. After inguinal incision, the necrotic appendix is visible. The appendix had a necrotic outlook when the hernia sac was opened. Inguinal incision is usually ...

Pune: With a made-in-India robotic surgery system being installed at BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, it will ...

As shown in the simulation, Rogozov ended up asking for the mirror to be removed as his view was distorted and so he only used his sense of touch to pull out his intestines and then his appendix to ...

Learn about cytoreductive surger, a procedure used to remove cancer that has spread throughout your abdominal cavity.

Delayed lactogenesis II denotes a longer than usual interval between the colostrum phase and copious milk production, but whereby the mother has the ability to achieve full lactation. Failed ...

Pune: In a move towards advancing healthcare in Maharashtra, BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital in Pune are set ...

For example, a patient having surgery to remove the appendix may be at risk for an infection spreading from the appendix. There's also the risk of developing an infection at the incision. Be sure to ...