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Mastectomy is surgery to remove all breast tissue from a breast as a way to treat or prevent breast cancer. For those with early-stage breast cancer, mastectomy may be one treatment option. Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy), in which only the tumor is removed from the breast, may be another option.
A Pap smear (Papanicolau smear; also known as the Pap test) is a screening test for cervical cancer. The test itself involves collection of a sample of cells from a woman's cervix (the end of the uterus that extends into the vagina) during a routine pelvic exam
This pediatrics video demonstrates the abdominal examination in a child, using the standard sequence taught at the bedside. The assessment includes inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, adapted for the examination of younger patients. Abdominal examination is a core part of the pediatric physical assessment.
A pediatric examination of the lymph nodes is demonstrated in this clinical video for child health assessment. The examiner palpates the lymph node regions as part of a routine physical examination of a child. The recording is a training resource for students learning pediatric examination skills.
Fertilization of the egg with sperm generally occurs during the two weeks following the first day of your last menstrual period.1 The week of pregnancy that you are entering is dated from the first day of your last period. This means that in the first two weeks or so, you are not actually pregnant - your body will be preparing for ovulation as normal.
Getting pregnant usually comes down to timing: this educational video explains the fertile window, how ovulation is tracked, and the factors that influence how quickly conception happens. It distinguishes reliable fertility facts from common myths. Educational only — not medical or fertility advice; discuss your situation with a clinician.
Not every woman undergoes a traditional vaginal delivery with the birth of her child. Under conditions of fetal or maternal distress, or in the case of breech presentation (when a baby is turned feet first at the time of delivery), or if the woman’s first baby was born by cesarean delivery, a procedure called a cesarean section may be required. During a cesarean, a doctor will make either a lateral incision in the skin just above the pubic hair line, or a vertical incision below the navel. As the incision is made, blood vessels are cauterized to slow bleeding. After cutting through the skin, fat, and muscle of the abdomen, the membrane that covers the internal organs is opened, exposing the bladder and uterus. At this time the physician will generally insert his or her hands into the pelvis in order to determine the position of the baby and the placenta. Next, an incision is made into the uterus and any remaining fluids are suctioned from the uterus. The doctor then enlarges the incision with his or her fingers. The baby’s head is then grasped and gently pulled with the rest of its body from the mother’s uterus. Finally, the abdominal layers are sewn together in the reverse order that they were cut. The mother is allowed to recover for approximately three to five days in the hospital. She will also be quite sore and restricted from activity for the following several weeks. There are several potential complications associated with this procedure that should be discussed with a doctor prior to surgery.
This surgical video shows a cesarean delivery, the operation in which a baby is delivered through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. The recording documents the procedure in the operating room, presented for medical education. Cesarean delivery is one of the most common operations worldwide.
This educational video reviews the health considerations of anal sex, including tissue injury and infection risks and how they are reduced, in clinical terms. Adult health information only. Educational only — not medical advice.
Wound cleaning is demonstrated in this short surgical nursing video. The recording shows how a wound is cleaned as part of routine wound care in a clinical setting. It is presented as a basic training example for students learning wound management, dressing procedures, and basic care.
Orthotopic heart transplantation — replacing a failing heart with a donor heart — is summarized in this cardiothoracic surgery video. It outlines the main stages of the operation, from preparing the donor organ to completing the transplant. An overview resource for students of cardiac surgery. Educational only — not medical advice.
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