RapidArc radiotherapy is a type of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) used for the treatment of cancers of the prostate, lung, spine, brain, head, and neck. Before beginning treatment with RapidArc, 3D images of your anatomy are generated using CT and/or PET...
Endovenous laser ablation therapy (EVLT) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses catheters, lasers, and ultrasound to treat varicose veins. This helps to reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling, and irritation. EVLT procedure involves inserting a catheter into the...
Bezoars are collections of nondigestible materials that often accumulate in the stomach. Trichobezoars (collections of hair), a type of Bezoar, are rare and are most commonly encountered in young female psychiatric patients. It is caused by the abnormal intake of hair...
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) is an operation that removes the uterus (womb) and cervix using a small operating telescope called a laparoscope. The laparoscope is inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall to examine the pelvis/abdomen. The uterus...
A coma is defined as a state of complete lack of arousal and awareness that lasts for at least one hour. It is caused by an injury or functional disruption of the ascending reticular activating system in the brainstem or bilateral cortical regions. Comatose patients...