Tuesday 23 August 2011

- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (video).

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (High definition video).
by George S. Gilliam...MD

- Eye signs of thyrotoxicosis.

Eye signs of thyrotoxicosis.
"DR Joffroy may validate symptoms"

  • Dalrymple sign:- rim of sclera is seen all around the cornea, on looking straight forward.

  • Rosenbach's sign:- fine tremor of the upper eyelids on slight closure of the eye.

  • Joffroy's sign:-lack of wrinkling of the forehead when a patient looks upward.

  • Moebius sign:- lack of convergence on looking to near object.

  • Von Graefe's sign (lid lag sign):-lagging of the upper eyelid on looking downward without movinh the head.

  • Stellwag's sign:-staring look with infrequent blinking.

Dr Ibrahim,,

Sunday 21 August 2011

- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (video).

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
This video depicts the surgical removal of the gallbladder using laparoscopic methods, by Mr. Michael Bickford.

Saturday 20 August 2011

- Hernia Repair Surgery video.

Hernia Repair Surgery video.
An educational video account of actual hernia repair surgery with Dr. David Albin, as well as general hernia information and information on our hernia surgeon and facility.

Sunday 7 August 2011

- Causes of gynecomastia.

Causes of gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia.
  • Genetic : klinefelter syndrome.

  • Young boy (puberty): due to transient increase of plasma estradiol.

  • Neonate: due to persistent maternal or placental lactogens.

  • Estrogen and estrogen like drugs (e.g. digitalis).

  • Cirrohosis,Cimetidine,Cytotoxic drugs.

  • Old age(due to conversion of androgen to estrogen in extra glandular tissue),Overactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)

  • Myxedema,Marijuana.

  • Acromrgally.

  • Spironolactone,Steroids.

  • Tumour (e.g. testis,adrenal,bronchogenic carcinoma).

  • INH,Iron deposition in testis.

  • Alcoholism.

Friday 5 August 2011

- Cesarean Birth (C-section) Delivery & Birth.

Cesarean Birth (C-section) Delivery and Birth,, animation.
This 3D medical animation shows the common indications for a cesarean delivery, including:
  • Dystocia

  • Placenta previa

  • Fetal distress and multiple births.
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Wednesday 3 August 2011

- Appendicitis Surgery: Laparoscopic Appendectomy animation.

Appendicitis Surgery: Laparoscopic Appendectomy animation.
  • This appendicitis surgery animation shows appendix removal (appendectomy) using laparoscopic instruments.

  • The animation begins by showing an inflamed appendix (appendicitis), followed by the placement of the laparoscope.

  • Afterward, one can see the surgical device staple, cut and remove the inflamed appendix.

  • Following the removal of the appendix the abdomen is flushed with a sterile saline solutionto ensure all traces of infection have been removed.

Monday 1 August 2011

- Breast Cancer Surgery: Lumpectomy, Mastectomy.

Breast Cancer Surgery: Lumpectomy, Mastectomy animation.
This 3D patient education medical animation depicts various surgical procedures to remove breast cancer lumps and tumors.

The surgeries include:-
  • Lumpectomy

  • Simple mastectomy

  • Modified radical mastectomy

  • Radical mastectomy surgery.