Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with or without adhesiolysis Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy or simply termed as gallbladder removal as the name suggest include removing the gallbladder with stones. The gallbladder is a small pear shaped organ that lies just beneath the liver. Gallbladder aids in the digestion process by collecting digestive enzymes (bile) produced in the liver and transports to the small intestine through narrow channels (bile ducts). Reasons for gallbladder troubles. • Formation of gallstones
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is a gland located in the abdomen‚ behind your stomach and in front of your spine‚ which plays a role in the digestive system. The pancreas produces enzymes and hormones that help break down your food. The gland also produces the hormone insulin and secretes it into the bloodstream in order to regulate the body ’s glucose or sugar level. The pancreas is a 6- to 10-inch long organ; it is spongy and shaped somewhat like a fish that is extended horizontally across the abdomen. It is here where the stomach
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a little like a fish. The pancreas is around six inches long and less than two inches wide‚ and it spans across the abdomen. The pancreas makes enzymes to break down food. Jaundice‚ a condition marked by the yellowing of the skin and eyes commonly occurs in people pancreatic cancer. Abdominal pain is common symptom of pancreatic cancer. It usually occurs on the upper abdomen and may even radiate to the back. Losing weight without trying may welcomed by many‚ but it can indicate something is
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first dressing change. Stoma was located at RLQ and appears moist and beefy red. Approximately five mL serous drain is present in the ileostomy bag. No flatus noticed in the ileostomy bag. General surgery team will change the first dressing. The abdomen appears soft and nondistended. Hypoactive bowel sound is appreciated in all quadrants. Mr. S has increased NGT output which was 750 mL. The drainage color was dark green. Upon assessment‚ the findings are negative for ascites‚ masses‚ organomegaly
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smear (removing cells from the cervix with a small brush). Samples are sent to a laboratory for microscopical examination. 3. The gynecologist will then do a bimanual exam by inserting two fingers into the vagina and placing the other hand on the abdomen to examine the size and shape of the uterus and ovaries. The ovaries may feel larger than normal and this exam may make the patient have discomfort. If cysts are felt‚ the gynecologist will suggest additional laboratory and diagnostic tests. 4. Laboratory
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lose weight‚ and this is true. However‚ not in the way you expect it to be. After the removal of excess fat and skin in the abdomen‚ you may weigh 2kg to5kg less than your previous weight before the surgery. There is weight loss but only minimal‚ and the reason is skin and fat weigh less than bones and muscles. Abdominoplasty is best only for the enhancement of the abdomen. It removes excess fat and skin‚ and corrects weakened muscles‚ so the stomach will appear flatter‚ tighter‚ and slimmer. Simply
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pancreatic enzymes were elevated‚ her abdominal ultrasound and CT of the abdomen showed inflammation of her pancreas. She was then admitted for further evaluation. Introduction Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. With pancreatitis‚ the pancreas becomes inflamed‚ edematous‚ hemorrhagic‚ and necrotic. The pancreas is a long‚ flat gland that is located behind the stomach towards the upper abdomen. The pancreas produces enzymes‚ which help regulate the way your body
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continued growth is related to mechanical expansion to accommodate your growing baby. Depending on your height and weight‚ you may start to show that you are pregnant after 14 weeks. Through the majority of your pregnancy‚ your uterus will rise in your abdomen‚ but after 38 weeks‚ it should begin to drop. It will begin to engage the pelvis in a process called lightening. This is your body’s way of preparing for delivery. You may experience Braxton Hicks signs after 4 months of becoming pregnant. These are
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instruments up the nostrils to pull out bits of brain tissue. It was a delicate operation‚ one that could easily ruin the face‚ a terrible thing in the Egyptian afterlife. The embalmers then removed the organs of the abdomen and chest through a cut usually made on the left side of the abdomen. They left only the heart in place‚
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abdominal CT and MRI scanners‚ and an intravenous pyelogram. Abdominal ultrasounds use sound waves to make out images of organs in someone’s abdomen. MRI scans use magnetic fields and the water in one’s body to make out images‚ as well as the CT scan‚ but a CT scan uses x-rays. Intravenous pyelogram is an imaging machine directed specifically for the lower abdomen organs. It is a non-invasive test that uses materials in veins to make out images. These machines help to determine whether the patient
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