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This surgical video shows an open appendectomy, the operation to remove the appendix through an abdominal incision. The recording follows the procedure in the operating room, showing the main steps of one of the most common emergency operations. Appendectomy is the standard treatment for appendicitis.
Most women have vaginal discharge at many different times throughout their cycle. During ovulation, white and watery discharge is common and accepted as normal. But, discharge after ovulation is widely believed to be a sign of pregnancy.
This video is a television news report from Hutzel Women's Hospital in Detroit about twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a placental condition that can affect identical twin pregnancies. It follows one family's care, including a minimally invasive in-utero laser procedure used to treat the condition, and the twins' delivery two months later. Educational only — not medical advice.
What Happens During an Erection?
In order to attain an erection, messages from the brain and other sense organs trigger the arteries of the penis to dilate. This allows an increased amount of blood to flow into three columns of spongy tissue in the penis.
As the arteries supplying blood to the corpus spongiosum and to the two larger columns, the corpus cavernosa, become filled with blood; the penis grows and becomes rigid. Pressure of the engorged tissue against the veins in the penis effectively traps blood within the penis until climax is reached or the sensation wanes.
What Are Penile Implants?
Impotence, or the inability to attain or maintain an erection, can be caused by a disruption at any stage in this process. Several types of penile implants are available that create an artificial erection. Two common types of implants are the semi-rigid malleable rod and the inflatable implant.
•The semirigid malleable rod is usually made of plastic with a core of flexible wire. These rods can be bent down to conceal the penis under clothing or raised to form an artificial erection.
•The inflatable implant is more complex and involves several working parts: a reservoir of fluid that is implanted into the abdomen, a pump system located in the scrotal sac near the testes, and two inflatable cylinders.
How Penile Implants Help Erectile Fuctioning
In order to attain an erection, the scrotal pump must be squeezed repeatedly to propel fluid into the penile cylinders. When an erection is no longer desired, a release valve is pressed on the side of the pump and the cylinders deflate.
Before Having Penile Implant Surgery
Persons considering these types of implants should speak with their physician or healthcare professional about possible risks and complications.
The gold standard treatment for bladder outlet obstruction.This is an endoscopic procedure in which a resectoscope is placed transurethrally and the obstructing lobes of the prostate are removed as chips of tissue. TURP results in improvement of flow rate, and symptom scores are superior to that of other minimally invasive therapies
This childbirth video records labor and birth in high definition. The recording presents the stages of delivery in an educational context for viewers learning about how the birth process unfolds. The footage follows the delivery from labor through the birth.
A vitamin B12 injection is demonstrated in this brief nursing skills video. The recording shows the intramuscular injection technique used to administer the vitamin in a clinical setting. It is a training example for nursing students learning standard intramuscular injection procedures.
A prostate gland biopsy is a test to remove small samples of prostate tissue to be looked at under a microscope. ... For a prostate biopsy, a thin needle is inserted through the rectum (transrectal biopsy), through the urethra, or through the area between the anus and scrotum (perineum).
This educational video demonstrates how a male (external) condom is used correctly, including application, removal, and its role in reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Adult health information only. Educational only — not medical advice.
Breast self-examination is explained in this short health education video for women. The presentation outlines how the breasts are inspected and palpated as part of routine self-awareness of breast changes. It is a general educational resource on breast examination technique and early detection awareness.
If you have placenta previa, it means that your placenta is lying unusually low in your uterus, next to or covering your cervix. The placenta is the pancake-shaped organ – normally located near the top of the uterus – that supplies your baby with nutrients through the umbilical cord.
This 3D animation explains congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as efficiently as it should. The visualization shows how the heart's pumping action weakens over time and how fluid can build up in the body as the condition develops. Animations like this are widely used in patient and student education.
An excellent video demonstrating how a laparoscopy is performed to evaluate the uterus (note a small fibroid appearing as a bulge in the uterus), fallopian tubes and ovaries. Blue dye is injected into the uterus, entering the fallopian tubes and spilling from the end of the tubes into the abdominal cavity, confirming that both tubes are open
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