A relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD), also known as a Marcus Gunn pupil (after Robert Marcus Gunn), is a medical sign observed during the swinging-flashlight test whereupon the patient’s pupils excessively dilate when a bright light is swung from the unaffected eye to the affected eye. The affected eye still senses the light and produces … Devamını oku
Glaucoma surgery Both laser and conventional surgeries are performed to treat glaucoma. Surgery is the primary therapy for those with congenital glaucoma. Generally, these operations are a temporary solution, as there is not yet a cure for glaucoma. 1-Canaloplasty Canaloplasty is a nonpenetrating procedure using microcatheter technology. To perform a canaloplasty, an incision is made into the eye to gain access to … Devamını oku
Adhesions develop in most patients following major abdominal surgery. During and after surgery, the balance between fibrin formation and fibrinolysis within the peritoneal cavity appears to be an important determinant of adhesion formation. The great majority of small-bowel obstructions are due to adhesions, whereas the great majority of colonic obstructions are due to tumors. Approximately … Devamını oku