Overview of treatment for inguinal and femoral hernia in adults
An inguinal or femoral hernia repair is performed urgently in patients who develop complications such as acute incarceration or strangulation. Thus, there are no contraindications to the urgent repair when one of these complications arises. For patients without complications, the optimal timing of repair (watchful waiting versus early repair) and the optimal surgical technique (open versus minimally invasive approach) are controversial and are the focus of this topic.
Cancer and your mental health: Tips from an expert in oncology and psychiatry
It's hard to talk about a cancer diagnosis without thinking about the emotions that can be involved: fear, anxiety, anger, shame. Even those who seem to have great mental health will likely feel rattled after a cancer diagnosis. Adding in a mental illness, a history of unhealthy coping mechanisms or a shaky support system and it can be even more difficult.
The 6 Most Common Types of Hernia
A hernia occurs when a piece of tissue bulges through an area of the body. Types of hernias include those affecting the abdominal wall, thigh, intestine, umbilical cord, and surgical incisions.
Minimally invasive surgery may be good option for people with pancreatic cancer
Minimally invasive surgery works just as well as full-scale open surgery in removing early-stage pancreatic cancers, allowing patients a faster recovery with less infection risk, a new clinical trial has found.
How the gallbladder helps break down fat, why singer Pink lost hers, and how a healthy diet, coffee and vitamin C can help yours
The gallbladder concentrates the liver’s potent digestive juice, known as bile, which helps break down fats.
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