Anatomical considerations for gallbladder sonography
The purpose of this study was to establish an association between the body mass index (BMI) group and anatomical gallbladder position to aid novices in gallbladder sonography.
Gallstones symptoms: 9 unusual signs your body may show up when your gallbladder is at risk
Our gallbladder plays a very important role in storing and concentrating bile from the liver.
What Is an Epigastric Hernia?
An epigastric hernia occurs when an abdominal muscle weakness allows the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) and abdominal fat tissue to push through the muscle wall.1 Epigastric hernias can be congenital (present at birth), yet many epigastric hernias are diagnosed in adults during tests for other issues because they never caused symptoms.
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.