How Previous Stomach Surgery Might Increase Stomach Cancer Riskcreated at May 04, 2009Previous stomach surgery,particularly procedures that significantly alter stomach anatomy or function like gastrectomy (partial or total stomach removal) or bariatric surgery (e.g.gastric bypass,sleeve gastrectomy),can increase stomach cancer risk.These su... |
Understanding Surgery for Brain Tumors: A Comprehensive Guidecreated at May 04, 2009Brain tumor surgery aims to remove as much of the tumor as safely possible while minimizing damage to healthy brain tissue.The approach varies depending on the tumor's location,size,type,and the patient's overall health.Techniques may include craniotomy (o... |
Demystifying Pancreatic Cancer: What You Need to Knowcreated at May 04, 2009Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas,a vital organ located behind the stomach.Its notorious reputation stems from its often late diagnosis,due to vague initial symptoms like abdominal pain,jau... |
Decoding the Diagnosis: How Doctors Detect Pancreatic Cancercreated at May 04, 2009Detecting pancreatic cancer is challenging because it often presents with vague symptoms or none at all in its early stages.Diagnosis typically involves a combination of imaging tests,such as CT scans,MRI scans,and endoscopic ultrasound,to visualize the pa... |
Demystifying Sinusitis Diagnosis: Insights into the Processcreated at May 07, 2009Diagnosing sinusitis can be challenging, especially in the early stages of the disease. Here's a closer look at how sinusitis is diagnosed and the key diagnostic tools used:Clinical EvaluationThe diagnostic process typically begins with a thorough clinical... |
What is done if I have to have sinus surgery?created at May 08, 2009You should first understand that I am not a surgeon, so this is from the perspective of someone who has seen the surgery, and had the surgery done, but who doesn't do the surgery himself. The surgery, called functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), may ... |