Aneurysm
... or the heart . At the area of an aneurysm , the
wall is weakened, bulges and is at risk to rupture . ... is a weak spot that balloons out from the
wall of a blood vessel. DISSECT ING THORACIC ... Defects in some of the components of the artery
wall may be responsible. Aneurysm A sac or bulge ...
Aortic dissection
... in which there is bleeding into and along the
wall of the aorta (the major artery from the ... Aortic dissection results in a weakened aortic
wall that may also rupture . Aortic Dissect ing ... ruptured aneurysm ), or blood leaks along the
wall of the vessel ( aortic dissection ), the above ...
Carotid
... cavitary ... increased carotid artery
wall thickness raised white blood cell levels ... BARORECEPTOR - A pressure receptor in the
wall of the atrium of the heart , vena cava, aortic ... sinus that is sensitive to stretching of the
wall which occurs with increased pressure. ...
Dissect
... . Also, an artery is said to dissect when its
wall is torn, as in a dissect ing aneurysm . Search ... Aortic dissect ion results in a weakened aortic
wall that may also rupture . lymph node dissect ... to recur later. A small section of vagina l
wall is dissect ed for the reconstruction when the ...
Diverticula
... are fingerlike pouches at weak points in the
wall of the colon . Bowel movement s can get ... multi ple saclike protrusions through the
wall of the colon (large intestine ). The ... ( diverticula ) form at weak points in the
wall of the colon . Bladder or urethra l ...
Diverticulosis
... multi ple saclike protrusions through the
wall of the colon (large intestine ). ... the presence of weak areas or tiny pouches in the
wall of the intestine . The pouches are usually in ... itself cause any symptoms. Sacs in the colon
wall ( diverticulosis ) may be detected. These can ...
Incision
... surgery causes a flaw in the abdominal
wall that must heal on its own. This flaw can create ... hydrogen peroxide. If the cyst is large, the
wall will have to be removed so it does not refill. ... a small incision (cut) is made in the abdominal
wall through which an instrument called a laparoscope ...
Laparoscopy
... a small incision (cut) is made in the abdominal
wall through which an instrument called a laparoscope ... . Small incision s (cuts) are made in the
wall of the abdomen and a laparoscope (a thin, ... tube (called a laparoscope) through the abdominal
wall to inspect the inside of the abdomen and remove ...
Pectoral
... in a doorway or corner with both arms on the
wall slightly above your head. Slowly lean forward ... Radical mastectomy removes the breast , chest
wall ( pectoral ) muscle s, all of the lymph node s ... DIC AL MASTECTOMY involves removal of the chest
wall muscle s ( pectoral s) in addition to the ...
Perforation
... surgical emergency involves rupture of the
wall of the intestine . Intestinal perforation ... ... Esophageal perforation is a hole in the
wall of the esophagus , which is the muscular tube ... scope or biopsy instrument breaks through the
wall of the colon . The level of hearing loss ...
Peritonitis
... which is the membrane that lines the abdominal
wall and covers the abdominal organ s. ... the peritoneum , the membrane lining the inner
wall of the abdomen and pelvis , resulting in ... peritoneum ( tissue that lines the abdominal
wall and covers most of the organ s in the abdomen ....
Polyp
... : A mass of tissue that develops on the inside
wall of a hollow organ , as within the colon or ... . This is done by cutting the polyp from the
wall of the colon using an electrical current passed ... Polyp s are growths that protrude from the inner
wall of the colon or rectum . They are relatively ...
Septum
... Septum , interventricular: The
wall separating the lower chambers (the ventricle s) ... Printer-Friendly Format ... A septum is a
wall that divides two cavities. In the nose, the ... the effects last? The atria l septum is the
wall between the left and right atria (upper ...
Thoracentesis
... of the outside of the lungs ( pleura ) and the
wall of the chest. Normally, very little fluid is ... . Thoracentesis involves puncturing the chest
wall to obtain fluid from the space around the lungs ... If air or fluid gets trapped between the chest
wall and the outside of the lung, you may find it ...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
... to the body). An aneurysm is a weak spot that balloons out from the
wall of a blood vessel. Abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause a pulsating ... fat (mostly cholesterol ) carried in the blood builds up in the inner
wall of the aorta . Ancure abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) system Endo ...
Aortic Aneurysm
... Aortic aneurysm s occur when a weakness develops in part of the
wall of the aorta ; three basic types are usually found. Aortic aneurysm s ... to the body). An aneurysm is a weak spot that balloons out from the
wall of a blood vessel. Is It Safe to Just Monitor An Abdominal Aortic ...
Atrial septal defect
... with a stethoscope. An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the
wall between the two upper chambers of the heart . The condition is present ... . Atrial septal defect (ASD) repair The atria l septum is the
wall between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of the heart . ...
Bladder Cancer
... urine produced by the kidney s. As it fills with urine , the muscular
wall of the bladder stretches and the bladder gets larger. Bladder ... cancer Cancer found only in the tissue s that make up the
wall of the gallbladder . Localized gallbladder cancer can be removed ...
Cavity
... The cavity within the abdomen , the space between the abdominal
wall and the spine. The oral cavity extends from the skin -vermilion ... protrusion of an internal organ or part of an organ through the
wall of a body cavity . The hernia is enclosed by a sac formed by the ...
Conception
... , the placenta (a flat, circular organ ) attaches to the inner
wall of the uterus and the baby’s umbilical cord . It transfers ... down the fallopian tube into the uterus and attaches (implants) to the
wall of the uterus . But it is vital that this supplementation be started ...
Diverticulitis
... of small pouches called "" diverticula '' that often develop in the
wall of the large bowel ( colon ). Waste from digested food can get trapped ... in diverticulitis , a condition in which small bumps develop in the
wall of the colon . In addition, smokers were at risk for its complications, ...
Duct
... in a milk passage, or duct , of the breast , has broken through the
wall of the duct , and invaded the fatty tissue of the breast . Symptoms ... at the time of food intake. Unistep Plus Permalume covered biliary
wall stent Metal biliary stent for alleviation of obstructions of the bile ...
Fascia
... athletic taping to support the bottom of the foot. In women, a
wall of tough, fibrous tissue ( fascia ) separates the rectum from the vagina . A rectocele occurs when this fascia weakens, allowing the front
wall of the rectum to bulge into your vagina . Rapid graft arterial ...
Gastrointestinal
... or drinking water. Gastrointestinal perforation occurs when the
wall of the stomach , small intestine or large bowel develops a hole ... tumor GIST. A type of tumor that usually begins in cells in the
wall of the gastrointestinal tract. It can be benign or malignant. ...
Hernia
... protrusion of an internal organ or part of an organ through the
wall of a body cavity . The hernia is enclosed by a sac formed by the ... of a part of the intestine or other organ through its surrounding
wall of tissue . Most hernia s are in the abdominal cavity . An inguinal ...
Inguinal hernia
... in women than in men. Inguinal hernia : Making up 75% of all abdominal
wall hernias and occurring up to 25 times more often in men than women, these ... of a part of the intestine or other organ through its surrounding
wall of tissue . Most hernias are in the abdominal cavity . An inguinal ...
Lactase
... to produce lactase , the enzyme that digests milk sugar . The
wall of the gastrointestinal tract normally produces this enzyme . The intestinal
wall is not able to make the digestive enzyme , lactase , which is needed ...
Membrane
... called the pleura covers the outside of each lung and lines the inside
wall of the chest cavity . This creates a sac called the pleura l cavity . ... include cancer , diverticulitis (small pouches formed on the colon
wall that can become inflamed), polyp s (a tumor , usually noncancerous, that ...
Mold
... notatum from which it is derived. Penicillin acts by destroying the cell
wall of bacteria . Known as allergen s, these substances include pollen , ... Deconditioning (lack of exercise ) Obesity Compress ion of the chest
wall Panic attack s ... Using the physician 's recommendations for ...
Mucosa
... ulcerative colitis only involves the first two layers of the intestinal
wall (the mucosa and sub mucosa ); whereas Crohn's disease also affects the next two layers (the connective tissue and the
wall muscle s). Pacis (Bacillus Calmette-Gurin ( BCG ) Livefor Cancer ) ...
Ostomy
... in which the doctor makes a direct opening through your abdominal
wall and into your stomach , ... Gastr ostomy tubes are inserted for ... ... Sept ostomy . For a sept ostomy , an opening is made in the
wall of the heart between the upper chambers. The opening is made with a ...
Pectus excavatum repair
... to correct pectus excavatum , a deformity of the front of the chest
wall with depressed breast bone ( sternum ) and ribs. Pectus excavatum ... Illustrations: Pectus excavatum is a deformity of the front of the chest
wall with depression of the breast bone ( sternum ) and rib (costal) ...
Pectus excavatum
... to correct pectus excavatum , a deformity of the front of the chest
wall with depressed breast bone ( sternum ) and ribs. Pectus excavatum : ... Illustrations: Pectus excavatum is a deformity of the front of the chest
wall with depression of the breast bone ( sternum ) and rib (costal) ...
Peritoneum
... peritoneum (PAIR-ih-toe-NEE-um) The tissue that lines the abdominal
wall and covers most of the organ s in the abdomen . peritonitis ... The ... tissue around the navel (belly-button). In many people, the abdominal
wall weakness that leads to a hernia occurs at birth when the abdominal ...
Placenta
... condition occurs when the placenta begins to separate from the inner
wall of the uterus before birth . Placenta : A temporary organ joining ... in the nursery. placenta A spongy structure that grows on the uterine
wall during pregnancy and provides nutrition to the fetus . plague ... ...
Rectal cancer
... ... Rectal cancer : A malignant tumor arising from the inner
wall of the final part of the large intestine -- the rectum . Rectal ... s in the United States. Colon cancer develops from growths within the
wall of the intestine such as polyp s or tumor s. Rectal cancer , ...
Retinal detachment
... two layers of the retina become separated from each other and from the
wall of the eye . The retina is a thin nerve membrane that lines the ... in which a portion of the retina becomes separated from the inner
wall of the eye . In AIDS patients, it can result from retina l disease ...
Retina
... two layers of the retina become separated from each other and from the
wall of the eye . The retina is a thin nerve membrane that lines the ... in which a portion of the retina becomes separated from the inner
wall of the eye . In AIDS patients, it can result from retina l disease ...
Roundworms
... Roundworms : Most common in children, they bore through the intestinal
wall and settle in other organ s. Because of the warmth of the bed, worms ... The roundworms then produce offspring that migrate through the gut
wall and into the blood stream. These parasites tend to invade muscle ...
Sac
... ... Aneurysm A sac or bulge that forms because of a weak spot in the
wall of an artery or heart chamber. Cardiac shunt A defect in the
wall of the heart that allows blood from different chambers to mix. An ...