A lesion of the trochlear nerve can cause trochlear palsy. To diagnose such paralysis of the trochlear nerve and superior oblique muscle, the physician uses the Bielschowsky head nerve test. Unlike many other diagnostic procedures, the test has no risks, nor side effects. What is the Bielschowsky head-negative test? Trochlear nerve palsies can affect one … Bielschowsky Head Negative Test: Treatment, Effect & Risks
The Strümpell sign is a co-movement of the toes when the knee joint is flexed against resistance. This movement is physiologic in children under one year of age. However, in adults, it is evaluated as a pyramidal tract sign and refers to damage to the central motor neurons. What is the Strümpell sign? The Strümpell … Struempell Sign: Function, Task & Diseases
There are pathological, congenital and artificially created fistulas. A fistula is always a passage that serves the flow of fluid. It often forms during inflammation to drain pus. A pathological fistula usually requires surgical treatment. What is a fistula? Pathological fistulas commonly occur in the anal area in Crohn’s disease of the bowel. The cause … Fistula: Causes, Treatment & Help
Tracheoesophageal fistula connects the trachea to the esophagus, causing symptoms such as coughing fits and food aspiration. The phenomenon is usually congenital and in this case is usually associated with malformation of the trachea and esophagus. Treatment is surgical. What is a tracheoesophageal fistula? Fistulas are tubular connections between hollow organs or the body surface … Tracheoesophageal Fistula: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
