Cholangitis This is one of the most dreaded, non-cancer diagnoses in surgery. Cholangitis means inflammation and infection of the common bile duct. … [Read more...]
Cat’s Claw
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is an interesting plant substance increasingly coming to the attention of Western physicians for its anti-inflammatory … [Read more...]
March 3, 2006
Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction This occurs when a unit of blood mismatched for the ABO or Rh factors is given to a patient. The ABO factor determines … [Read more...]
March 2, 2006
Fungal Infections in the Intensive Care Unit There is a growing awareness among surgeons and critical care physicians of the role that fungal … [Read more...]
Why Don’t People Put Their Kids in Seatbelts?
I am always shocked and dismayed when I see a child in a car who is not secured. I just can not understand why people do not buckle up their … [Read more...]
March 1, 2006
ACLS Protocols The American Heart Association published new advanced cardiac life support or ACLS guidelines in 2001. These guidelines were a … [Read more...]
February 28, 2006
Uses for Ultrasound - Part 3 The acutely painful scrotum can be a diagnostic dilemma for emergency room physicians and urologists alike. If this … [Read more...]
Uses for Ultrasound – Part 2
As mentioned in yesterday's Tip of the Day, ultrasound is an excellent imaging technique for looking at solid organs. It has found a particular home … [Read more...]
February 26, 2006
Uses for Ultrasound - Part 1 Ultrasound imaging is an interesting modality for visualizing certain organs and conditions. It works by transmitting … [Read more...]
February 25, 2006
Diagnosis of "Minimally Invasive" Breast Cancer in Sheryl Crow a Mystery Although none of the editors of Insidesurgery.com are participating in the … [Read more...]
February 24, 2006
Injuries from Suicide Bombs In some countries the possibility that surgeons would have to treat patients injured in a suicide bomb attack is a daily … [Read more...]
Ariel Sharon Undergoes Procedure to Drain Fluid
Report of Fluid Drained From Stomach of Ariel Sharon Confusing Although none of the authors of this site have any direct knowledge or care of Ariel … [Read more...]
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