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Abdominal surgery broadly involves the opening up of the abdomen. There are several abdominal organs (such as the stomach, liver, intestines etc) and the surgery of each is dealt with differently. The three most common abdominal surgeries are described below. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Appendicitis (or epityphlitis) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. All cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly due to peritonitis and shock.[1] Reginald Fitz first described acute appendicitis in 1886,[2] and it has been recognized as one of the most common causes of acute abdomen pain worldwide. Related Article Tags: , , ,
One of the more celebrated situation comedies of all-time, All In The Family dominated the Nielsen ratings throughout much of the 1970s. Carroll O'Connor plays the title role of Archie Bunker, the politically-incorrect head of the Bunker household. Loud and opinionated, Archie liberally dispenses his often bigoted remarks and ignorant comments from a recliner in his Queens, New York living room.
A volvulus - in this case occurring in childhood - is a twisting of the bowel with obstruction of the flow of material through the bowel, variable loss of blood supply, and possible tissue death. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Cosmetic surgery is a specialty within the larger field of plastic surgery. Its purpose is to improve an individual's appearance by changing the shape of the physical body.
Starring in Disney Channel’s original movie “High School Musical,” Zac Efron gained recognition among the many teen audiences for both his singing and his acting. And while undoubtedly many young and old fans enjoy seeing Zac perform in his early attempts at theater due to his father’s suggestion, his climb to fame really started with his role as Troy Bolton, captain of the basketball team in the Disney movie. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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