The Role of Colon Surgery in Treating Colon Cancer
The colon is the large intestine which is the final part of the digestive system. Colectomy or Colon Resection is a surgery performed to treat colon diseases. These diseases include colon cancer, colon inflammatory disease (diverticulitis), intestinal obstruction, infection, bleeding, etc. During this surgical procedure, a part or whole of the colon is removed based […]
An Overview of Tracheostomy
A tracheotomy is a medical procedure which is performed in the neck (windpipe) to open a direct airway that helps the patient breathe. A tracheostomy is needed if you cannot breathe normally because of an underlying health condition or a blocked airway. A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent, depending on the patient’s requirement. What […]
