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The appendix is a tubular, blind-ended, vestigial structure which is attached to the caecum. Anatomically the location of the appendix corresponds to the right iliac fossa which is at the lower right quadrant of our abdomen. The human appendix...
Hernias are abnormal protrusion of organs from the wall which contains it. Abdominal hernias are usually inguinal hernias, femoral hernias, paraumbilical hernias or incisional hernias.
Inguinal & femoral hernias occur in the inguinal (groin) region...
Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women all over the world. The incidence is highest in women around the age of 40 - 60 years but it may also occur at any age. The lifetime risk of developing a breast cancer in a woman is 11%.
Patients...
A Cancer is defined as an abnormal mass of tissue, growth of which is uncoordinated and exceeds that of normal tissue which persists even after cessation of the stimuli which provoked it. The main hallmarks of cancer are that it is purposeless, it...
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is a commonly discussed medical condition. It is a condition where a blood clot forms in the deep venous system of the lower legs. DVT is the third commonest cardiovascular disease. Around 20% of DVTs occur post surgery....
