by Sekhar Bonagiri | Feb 20, 2023
A glomus tumour is a benign (noncancerous) growth that occurs in the glomus body, a small vessel located in the skin of the fingers or toes. It is a rare condition that typically affects people between the ages of 20 and 50. Surgical excision is the primary treatment...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Feb 20, 2023
Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder that causes agonising pain on one side of the patient’s face. The trigeminal nerve is affected by this condition (the nerve that transmits sensations from the face to the brain). Radiofrequency Ablation is a surgical procedure...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Feb 20, 2023
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and serious disorder that can cause blood clots to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. This can lead to a reduction in the number of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia). Therapeutic plasma exchange...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Feb 20, 2023
Fasciotomy is a surgical procedure in which the fascia, a layer of connective tissue that surrounds muscles and other structures, is cut to relieve tension and pressure. In fasciotomy, the surgeon will make an incision in the skin and fascia to release the pressure,...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jan 25, 2023
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a type of bariatric surgery used to treat obesity. It is a minimally invasive procedure in which a large portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow tube, or “sleeve,” in its place. This limits the amount of...