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A Forgotten Cancer Is Increasing in Young People Until recently, appendix cancer was so rare that most doctors would encounter it once or twice in their careers. It usually affected older people, and few young people even knew that this cancer existed. But now, the data is changing – and worryingly so. According to a new study published in the scientific journal Annals of Internal Medicine, cases of appendix cancer have increased significantly

An intestinal obstruction is a condition that completely stops or severely affects the passage of food, fluids, digestive secretions, and gas through the intestines. The most common causes in adults are scar tissue resulting from previous abdominal surgery, hernias, and tumors. Pain, bloating, and loss of appetite are common. Diagnosis is based on the results of a physical exam and X-rays. Surgery is often needed to remove the obstruction.   A blockage can occur anywhere along

Technological Developments in Thyroid Gland Surgery Modern medicine is constantly evolving with the help of technology. Traditional medical practices are continually modified and improved with new devices and software, providing higher-quality health services. Technology applications concern the entire spectrum of medicine: imaging and diagnosis, therapeutic approaches, and post-therapeutic monitoring of patients. As one of the most important and impressive treatments, surgery has also benefited from technology. There are two most important technological developments

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is acute or chronic bleeding from the upper parts of the digestive tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Causes The most common causes are peptic ulcer, gastric and esophageal varices, and malignant tumors of the stomach, esophagus, and duodenum. Rarer causes include esophagitis, angiodysplasia, Dieulafoy ulcer (dilated submucosal vessel), and Mallory-Weiss syndrome (elongated mucosal erosion in the lower esophagus). Peptic ulcers are usually caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or by

Abdominal abscess continues to be an important and serious problem in surgical practice. Appropriate treatment is often delayed because of the obscure nature of many conditions, resulting in abscess formation and making diagnosis and localization difficult. Associated pathophysiologic effects may become life-threatening or lead to extended periods of morbidity with prolonged hospitalization. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can also lead to increased mortality; therefore, the economic impact of delaying treatment is

Psychogenic Bulimia is one of the main eating disorders and is just as important and dangerous a disease as anorexia nervosa How does the disorder begin? Bulimia nervosa is usually a multifactorial condition that leads to obesity. The clear etiology is difficult to attribute. Often, after periods of intense stress that undermine a person's self-confidence, serious problems related to their psychological state are caused. Such situations may include: family oppression, difficulties in social relationships,

Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the flat pink lining of the food pipe (mucosal lining) that connects the mouth to the stomach (esophagus) is damaged by acid reflux, which causes the lining to thicken and become red. Between the esophagus and stomach is a critical valve, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Over time, the LES can become inefficient, leading to acid and chemical damage to the esophagus, a condition

Bile duct and gallbladder tumors, both noncancerous and cancerous, are rare. Bile is a fluid produced by the liver that helps with digestion. It is carried through small tubes (bile ducts) that carry bile through the liver and then from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located under the liver that stores bile and releases it when needed. Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) is

Liposarcoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in fat cells. It most often starts as a growth of cells in the abdomen or the muscles of the arms and legs. However, liposarcoma can start in fat cells anywhere in the body. It occurs most often in older adults but can occur at any age. Its treatment usually involves surgery to remove the cancer. Other treatments, such as radiation therapy, may also be

A branchial cyst is a fluid-filled sac that occurs in the cervix, usually in the upper half of the cervix. Incidence – Age Branchial cysts are uncommon and may not appear at a certain age, often occurring in young adulthood and childhood. Causes The causes of branchial cysts are unknown. There are a number of theories. One proposal suggests that they are remnants of the branchial cleft in the fetus.  Symptoms Patients with branchial cysts usually