Although humans are capable of living without the spleen, it has a number of important functions in the body. Located in the upper left section of the abdomen, it destroys old red blood cells, cleans the blood and helps to fight infection. It acts as a filter and when blood flows through...
surgeons pulled back all of the herniated organs into the abdomen and repaired the diaphragm. no hernial sac was seen. no traumatic injuries or other anomalies were evident. the patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged 5 days postoperatively. the cdh is an uncommon defect (1 of 2200-...
The abdomen (commonly called the belly) is the body space between the thorax (chest) and pelvis. The diaphragm forms the upper surface of the abdomen. At the level of the pelvic bones, the abdomen ends and the pelvis begins. The abdomen contains all the digestive organs, including the stom...
Blood clots.Small clots can form in the area of the aneurysm, break off, and flow to your legs, kidneys, or other organs. This can cause major problems, including astroke. Dissection.The wall of your aorta has three layers. A dissection is when you get a tear in the innermost layer, ...
The catheter has a tiny umbrella‑like device folded up inside it. When the catheter reaches the septum, the device is pushed out of the catheter and positioned so that it plugs the hole between the atria. The device is secured in place and the catheter is then withdrawn from the body....
The vagina receives the penis during sexual intercourse and also serves as a conduit for menstrual flow from the uterus. During childbirth, the baby passes through the vagina (birth canal). The hymen is a thin membrane of tissue that surrounds and narrows the vaginal opening. It may be torn...
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Ejaculation should feel pleasant, but some medical conditions and treatments can make it painful. With painful ejaculation, you typically feel discomfort in the penis, but you may also notice it in the testes, rectum, or the lower abdomen. The pain can be mild or unbearable and may be gone...
Vaginal pessary: A small device is placed inside the vagina to keep in place prolapsing pelvic organs. Kegel exercises: Exercising the pelvic muscles (as when stopping your urine stream) may improve or prevent vaginal prolapse. Estrogen: The genital organs of women both inside and out respond to...
detoxify the organs. Mentally, the concentration and self-awareness required in this practice are thought to result in deep awareness of body functions, and long time practitioners claim awareness of blood circulation, peristalsis, and subtle muscle movements, and improvements in peace and internal ...