by smbalaji | May 31, 2019 | Surgery
What is a cyst and what are the problems arising from cysts? A cyst is a sac with a membranous lining that separates the contents of the sac from the surrounding tissues. This lining is comprised of cells that are abnormal when compared to the surrounding cells. The...
by smbalaji | May 29, 2019 | Surgery
An introduction to hemifacial microsomia Hemifacial microsomia is a congenital disorder that affects the development of the lower half of the face. It most commonly affects the ears, the mouth and the mandible. It usually occurs only on one side of the face, but...
by smbalaji | May 27, 2019 | Surgery
Classification of cleft lip and palate surgery Surgery for the correction of a cleft lip and palate comes under both functional as well as cosmetic surgery. Other cosmetic procedures include face lifts, tummy tucks, removal of signs of aging such as wrinkling of skin,...
by smbalaji | May 26, 2019 | Surgery
Patient with complaints of extensive tooth loss and mobility This is a 47-year-old patient from Hubli in Karnataka, India who presented to our hospital with the complaint of difficulty chewing food. He had multiple missing teeth as well as mobility of his remaining...
by smbalaji | May 25, 2019 | Surgery
Evolution of nasal forms down the ages The shape of the nose evolved over millions of years as humanity first spread out from its origins in the African continent. This gradual migration of human beings led them to regions with widely varying climates. Human beings...
