Nipple discharge (ND) is the third most frequent complaint of patients visiting a breast clinic, being the presenting symptom in 4-7% of cases. Additionally, it accounts for 6-7% of breast surgical indications. It has been questioned whether discharge color correlates to histological diagnosis. Traditionally, pathologic ND is evaluated by cytological examination of fluid smears. The management PDF
Scars of the head and neck region can be physically and psychologically disfiguring, excessive scarring can lead to low self-esteem and stigmatization. Scars can be defined by their contour into elevated or depressed scars; the depressed one is characterized by the absence of underlying structure below the epidermis. PDF
This past week (January 21 to 27, 2018) was National Activity Professional week. Let us consider how activities departments in nursing homes are part of the multidisciplinary team that facilitates healing after surgery. PDF
Esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital anomaly occurring in newborns, with the incidence of 1 in 3000-4500 births [1]. The incidence worldwide is reducing in trend for unknown reasons. The highest incidence of this disorder is reported in Finland (1/ 2500 births) [2]. PDF
To assess the complications encountered with tubularized incised plate urethroplastyand the impact of the tissue used to cover the repair site in the prevention of these complications. PDF