Head injuries are among the leading causes of disability and death in adults. The damage may be minor, such as a bump or bruise, or may be severe, such as a concussion, open wound, skull fracture, or brain damage. A skull fracture is defined as a break in the cranial...
The term “tracheal stenosis” refers to an abnormal constriction of the trachea that impairs normal breathing. During a bronchoscopy, doctors can examine the lungs and airways. It is typically carried out by a pulmonologist (doctor who specialises in lung...
An acute myocardial infarction is also known as a heart attack, cardiac infarction, cardiopulmonary arrest, congestive heart failure, and coronary infarction. It is a life-threatening disorder caused by insufficient blood flow due to a blockage in the artery, which...
Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the larynx (voice box), an organ located in the neck that plays an important role in breathing and speaking. Symptoms of larynx cancer include a lump in the neck, hoarseness of voice, difficulty and/or pain while...
Retroperitoneal sarcoma is a cancer that develops in the soft tissue between the peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall. The tumour is eliminated with surgical excision. After the patient has been sedated, an incision is made in the retroperitoneum. The...