Skin Grafting: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
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Skin Grafting: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
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Tags: Skin, Transplantation
Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:21 am By:
Skin grafting is the transplanting of skin and/or other underlying tissue types to another location of the body. http://bit.ly/bo2j5q
Transposition Flaps: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Flaps are defined as skin and subcutaneous tissue with an intact vascular supply moved to cover an adjacent primary defect. History of the Procedure Flaps typically are used in certain instances to take advantage of greater laxity ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:23 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Transpositional flaps are sometimes indicated in dermatologic surgery. Learn more about transpositional flaps. http://bit.ly/9eE0Cy
Chemical Peels: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Chemical peelings represent accelerated exfoliation or skin damage induced by caustic agents that cause controlled damage, followed by the release of cytokines and inflammatory mediators, resulting in thickening of the epidermis, deposition of collagen, reorganization of structural ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 6:04 pm By:
Chemical peels can result in an improved clinical appearance of the skin. Learn about this procedure. http://bit.ly/a0pcLH
Dermabrasion: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dermabrasion involves mechanically resurfacing the skin with an abrasive tip driven by a high-speed rotary hand engine. Either a wire brush or a diamond fraise may be used as the abrading tip to create an open wound ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 6:03 pm By:
Dermabrasion involves mechanically resurfacing the skin with an abrasive tip driven by a high-speed rotary hand engine. http://bit.ly/bIMtyi
Basic Excisional Surgery: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Excisional skin surgery involves the use of relatively superficial structures, is performed under local anesthesia, and seldom entails major blood loss or fluid shifts. That being said, it is still an invasive procedure, and a preoperative assessment ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 5:18 pm By:
Basic excisional surgery is performed under local anesthesia, but is still an invasive procedure. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bS9Akv
Emergency Escharotomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Full-thickness circumferential and near-circumferential skin burns result in the formation of a tough, inelastic mass of burnt tissue (eschar). The eschar, by virtue of this inelasticity, results in the burn-induced compartment syndrome. This is caused by the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 8:50 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
In severe burns over large portions of the body, emergency escharotomy may be required. What is it, and who needs it? http://bit.ly/9Ft4C7
Facelift Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: With age, characteristic changes occur in the central third of the face.1 A youthful mid face is characterized by prominent cheeks and a smooth transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. Structural, soft tissue, and skin ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 6:15 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
When performing a face lift, cosmetic surgeons carefully study the anatomy of the face.Read more about facelift anatomy.http://bit.ly/9JtdC6
Percutaneous Liver Biopsy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Percutaneous liver biopsy is a procedure in which a long needle is introduced through the skin, subcutaneous tissues, intercostal muscles, and peritoneum into the liver to obtain a specimen of liver tissue.1, 2 This procedure is ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 2:27 am By:
A percutaneous liver biopsy is a procedure in which a needle is stuck through the skin to the liver. Who might need it? http://bit.ly/9WuX2P
Skin Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The skin covers the entire external surface of the human body and is the principal site of interaction with the surrounding world. It serves as a protective barrier that prevents internal tissues from exposure to trauma, ultraviolet ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 1:42 am By:
The skin covers the entire surface of the human body. Learn more about the anatomy of your skin. http://bit.ly/9c9XgJ
Eyelid Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The eyelids act to protect the anterior surface of the globe from local injury. Additionally, they aid in regulation of light reaching the eye, they aid in tear film maintenance by distributing the protective and optically important ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 1:34 am By:
The skin of the eyelid is the thinnest of anywhere on the body. Learn more about the anatomy of the eyelid. http://bit.ly/dDtEoW
Intravascular Stents, Thoracic Aorta: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1994, Dake et al first reported the use of thoracic stent-grafts for the treatment of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms in patients who were believed to be at excessive risk for conventional open surgery.1 These authors ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 4:06 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Who is (or isn't) a candidate for thoracic aorta intravascular stents? Hear from the experts. http://bit.ly/dcOtai
Scalp Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The soft tissue envelope of the cranial vault is called the scalp. The scalp extends from the external occipital protuberance and superior nuchal lines to the supraorbital margins. The scalp consists of 5 layers: the skin, connective ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 3:32 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
The scalp consists of 5 layers with the first three layers bound as a single unit. Need more info on scalp anatomy? http://bit.ly/aPcm9p
Foreign Body Removal, Wound: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: IntroductionPatients with skin and soft tissue wounds commonly present to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation and treatment. Essential in the evaluation of these wounds is a careful assessment for retained foreign bodies (FB), as they are ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on January 25, 2010 at 10:27 pm By:
Medscape Emergency Health Site
ACEP notes foreign body detection/removal as new and evolving application of ultrasound. Read more at eMedicine here: http://bit.ly/4MHUR8
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