Digital Volume Tomography in Dentistry

Digital volume tomography (DVT; synonyms: digital volume tomography; Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Cone-Beam-CT, CBCT) in dentistry is a radiological imaging procedure that depicts the anatomy of the teeth, jaws, and facial skull in three dimensions and can thus make a significant contribution to preoperative and post-traumatic diagnostics. The procedure allows excellent visualization of bony structures … Digital Volume Tomography in Dentistry

Male Libido Disorders

As libido disorders (synonyms: Sex drive disorder; libido disorders – male; ICD-10-GM F52.0: deficiency or loss of sexual desire) are disorders of sex drive. In most cases, this is a libido deficiency. In many cases, this occurs together with erectile dysfunction (ED; erectile dysfunction). In addition to libido deficiency, there is also increased libido, which … Male Libido Disorders

Women’s Health

Many women have a sensitive sense when something is wrong with their bodies. Women seek medical attention earlier than men when they have complaints. They regularly inform themselves about health and nutrition in magazines or on the Internet and can thus better communicate their wishes, fears and concerns to their doctor. Of particular importance are … Women’s Health

Acromegaly: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by acromegaly: Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Visual disturbances, unspecified Glaucoma – disease of the eye with increased intraocular pressure. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Diabetes mellitus (diabetes). Increase in lipoprotein(a) Hyperlipidemia/dyslipidemia Hypertriglyceridemia (excessive triglyceride levels in the blood). Tall … Acromegaly: Complications

Acromegaly: Surgical Therapy

1st order. Surgical resection (selective adenomectomy) is the first-line therapy; usually, surgery is performed via the transnasal or transsphenoidal approach (i.e., removal of the tumor via an approach through the nose). Despite the surgery, complete recovery subsequently occurs in only about 50% of patients. Possible complications of surgery for pituitary adenoma: Diabetes insipidus – hormone … Acromegaly: Surgical Therapy

Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae)

In retinal detachment (synonyms: Ablatio retinae; Ablatio retinae with retinal necrosis; Ablatio retinae with pseudoaphakia; Ablatio retinae with retinal necrosis; Ablatio retinae due to traction; Ablatio retinae exsudativa; Ablatio retinae exsudativa with tumor; Ablatio retinae with retinal foramen; Ablatio retinae with horseshoe foramen; Ablatio retinae with multiple foramina; Ablatio retinae with retinal defect; Ablatio retinae … Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae)

Facial Eczema: Medical History

The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of facial eczema. Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to … Facial Eczema: Medical History

Hypercholesterolemia: Surgical Therapy

Surgical therapy Liver transplantation (LTx) – for homozygous hypercholesterolemia (LDL lowering up to 80%). Partial ileum bypass (elimination of about 15% of the lower segment of the small intestine (terminal ileum) by bypass/surgical bridging) – (LDL lowering 25-38%). Portocaval shunt (PSS; vascular connection (= shunt) between the portal vein system, which collects blood from the … Hypercholesterolemia: Surgical Therapy