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Phalloplasty

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المسالك البولية

Phalloplasty entails the reconstruction or modification of a penis using the patient’s own skin tissue and fat from their arm. After surgery it is usual for the penis to be sensitive to the touch. Although urinating is fine, a prosthesis would be needed for sexual intercourse. This prosthesis must always be implanted in a second operation.The phalloplasty takes between 10 and 12 hours and should a

pH مراقبة ال

تجربة

طب الأطفال

What is pH monitoring?pH monitoring is a diagnostic test of the digestive system and is used to measure acid in the oesophagus. It is performed using a probe with acid-sensitive receptors.What does it involve?pH monitoring involves passing a probe through one of your nostrils and positioning it in the lower portion of the oesophagus. The probe is a flexible tube of approximately 2 mm in diameter,

POLD تقنية

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The method POLD is a set of physiotherapeutic techniques applied manually, ie by using hands without resort to any technical apparatus. It is based on applying a rhythmic swing in the area to be treated, whether muscles, tendons or joints. This technique causes a state of relaxation and flexibility in tissues. During that state correction maneuvers which allows adjustment of these tissues in their

Ponder-estatural developmental screening

تجربة

طب الأطفال

Developmental assessment ponder-statural

POSE عملية

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What is the POSE® procedure?The POSE® procedure is a non-surgical technique for stomach reduction. The operation is performed by using an endoscope, so it does not require incisions and does not leave scars. It is a form of minimally invasive surgery, designed for patients who are obese needing to lose weight for health reasons.Why is it done?The POSE® procedure is a treatment for o

Posturography

تجربة

طب الأنف والأذن والحنجرة

What is posturography?Posturography is a test that measures and assesses a patient's balance function using a computerised platform. It can be carried out in-clinic and usually takes around 20 minutes.What does posturography consist of?Posturography involves placing the patient on a platform and measuring their movements. The platform may be static, or it may be dynamic, able to move in response t

PoTS متلازمة تسارع معدل ضربات القلب الانتصابي

المرض

علم النفس

What is PoTS syndrome? PoTS syndrome is a condition where you heart beats significantly faster when you become upright from a seated or lying position. Many of us will experience an elevated heart rate when standing up, but in patients with PoTS syndrome the heart carries on beating faster for a sustained period of time. Unlike many heart conditions, however, PoTS syndrome does not involve any ch

Preputioplasty

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المسالك البولية للأطفال

What is preputioplasty? Preputioplasty is a surgical procedure sometimes performed on a child’s foreskin in order to widen it should it not retract (pull back).  A tight foreskin can be released or treated through either circumcision or preputioplasty. Circumcision removes the foreskin while preputioplasty releases the foreskin. Why is preputioplasty done? A foreskin which does not pull

Problem Child refractive

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طب العيون

Problem Child refractive