Diccionario médico

Papillon treatment

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الطب الإشعاعي

What is the Papillon treatment? The Papillon treatment, also known as contact radiotherapy or brachytherapy, is an innovative type of radiotherapy primarily developed to treat rectal cancer. The introduction of this treatment means patients can avoid surgery if the cancer is caught in the early stages. Years ago, patients who were diagnosed with early rectal cancer would have undergone major abd

Peritoneal carcinomatosis

المرض

طب النساء والولادة

Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a form of intra-abdominal dissemination, through the peritoneum of malignant gastrointestinal and gynecological tumors and also of abdominal-pelvic sarcomas, with or without evidence of metastasis. 

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

العلاج

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