Prognosis The individual prognosis of lung diseases requiring surgical treatment varies greatly. It depends on the exact clinical picture, the patient’s general condition, the type of surgical intervention and many other factors. As a general rule, it can only be predicted that the more lung tissue that has to be removed, the more difficult the … Prognosis | Diseases of the lung that require surgical treatment
The aortic valve is one of the four heart valves whose job is to ensure that blood flow cannot go in the wrong direction. It consists of three crescent-shaped semilunar valves and sits at the beginning of the aorta. If aortic valve stenosis (narrowing) occurs, the normal function of the aortic valve is impaired. What … Aortic Valve Stenosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In aortic stenosis, the junction between the heart and aorta is narrowed due to heart valve damage. The heart must exert more force to pump blood through the narrowing and will be damaged in the long term without therapy. What is aortic stenosis? Aortic stenosis is a heart valve defect that causes the outflow tract … Aortic Stenosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Tonsillitis or tonsillitis is usually visually noticeable by the clearly visible, swollen or reddened and inflamed palatine tonsils. It thus represents an inflammation of the tonsils in the throat. Most often, tonsillitis occurs in the context of angina tonsillaris or tonsillitis acuta. What is tonsillitis? The distinctive difficulty swallowing and a swollen throat are particularly … Tonsillitis: Causes, Treatment & Help
A thymoma is a rare tumor of the mediastinum that originates from the thymus and is benign in most cases. Men and women are equally likely to be affected by thymoma. The tumor is usually well treatable, and a thymoma is usually surgically removed as part of a resection. What is a thymoma? Thymoma is … Thymoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
As the primary organ of the lymphatic system, the thymus plays an important role in the human immune system. Within the thymus, the T lymphocytes responsible for acquired immune defense mature. What is the thymus? The thymus is the name given to an organ consisting of two asymmetrically shaped lobes located in the anterior mediastinum … Thymus: Structure, Function & Diseases
Congenital hyperekplexia is a congenital condition that occurs very rarely. The condition is also known as stiff baby syndrome in some cases. In the context of the disease, there is a specific genetic disorder. Congenital hyperekplexia is inherited either in an autosomal dominant manner or in a recessive manner. The disorder is associated with a … Congenital Hyperekplexia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An embolism often occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel. Most often, this clot, technically known as a clot, is caused by a disease. In the most common cases known and recorded, embolism occurs during or after thrombosis. What is an embolism? An embolism should in no way be confused with a thrombosis. … Embolism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Isoflurane is a volatile anesthetic with hypnotic and muscle relaxant effects. As a volatile, halogenated inhalational anesthetic, it is suitable for induction and maintenance of anesthesia for surgical procedures. What is isoflurane? Isoflurane belongs to the group of fluranes on the one hand and to the class of inhalation anesthetics on the other. Isoflurane is … Isoflurane: Effects, Uses & Risks
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the body fluid that constantly flows around the brain and spinal cord in what is known as the inner and outer CSF spaces. It is a system of interconnected cavities. The CSF renews itself up to four times a day in a continuous process of production and reabsorption. An important primary … Cerebrospinal Fluid: Structure, Function & Diseases
The diagnosis BWS syndrome comprises a combination of symptoms that are related to or caused by the thoracic spine (BWS). These may include muscle tension in the area of BWS as well as signs of wear and tear of the vertebrae and vertebral joints, spinal ligaments and intervertebral discs. Scoliosis, incorrect and relieving postures, one-sided … BWS Syndrome – exercises that help
Treatment Often the first step in the treatment of BWS syndrome is conservative therapy, including physiotherapy or physical therapy. Both can be prescribed individually or in combination. In physical therapy, for example, heat therapy (e.g. fango), massage, electrotherapy, and rarely hydrotherapy (with water) can be used. In most cases, however, an active exercise program that … Treatment | BWS Syndrome – exercises that help
