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Swab of the cervix and biopsy of the uterine lining
Smear What is it used for ? The smear is used to prevent cancer of the cervix. Examination of cells can detect cancer cells and their precursors with 85-95% certainty.…
Facial fractures
What is it about ? The face is composed of several bones: the cheekbones under the eyes, the sockets, the upper jaw and the lower jaw. These bones can break…
Foot fractures
What is it about ? The human foot is made up of 26 bones, which form joints. Together with muscles and tendons, these joints allow the foot to move smoothly.…
Knee fractures
What is it about ? The knee joint is the joint that connects the thigh bone (femur) to one of the 2 bones in the leg (tibia). The leg is…
Skull fractures and brain damage
What are they and how do you recognize them? Skull and brain The brain is protected by the bones of the skull. We speak of the vault of the skull…
Rib and pelvic fractures
What is it about ? We are talking about rib and pelvic fractures in the same patient guide, because they often happen at the same time following a serious accident.…
Leg fractures (tibia and fibula)
What is it about ? The part of the lower limb below the knee, the leg, is made up of 2 long bones: the tibia, the larger one, and the…
Spine fractures
What is it about ? The spine is made up of 7 cervical vertebrae (at the neck), 12 thoracic vertebrae (at the thorax) and 5 lumbar vertebrae (in the lower…
Fractures of the collarbone and scapula (scapula)
What is it about ? A broken collarbone is usually caused by a fall with the arm outstretched or over the shoulder. A fracture of the scapula (scapula) is usually…
Fatigue fractures
What is it about ? A stress fracture is a fracture caused by overexertion of the bones. The areas of the body most often affected are the lower legs and…
Fractures in children
What is it about ? When a bone is broken, it is called a fracture. In children, the bone is more flexible than in adults; with him, the fracture is…
Bone fracture: removal of plates, screws and pins
What is it about ? Sometimes it is necessary to use plates, screws or pins to put the fragments of a fractured bone back into the correct position and reattach…
Penile fracture
What is it about ? A penile fracture is a rupture of the ‘tunic’ (layer of connective tissue) that surrounds the corpora cavernosa inside the penis. The penis is made…
Broken nose
What is it about ? The nose is made up partly of bone and partly of cartilage. The nose bone (clean bone of the nose) is a triangular ossicle that…
Folliculitis and skin abscess
What is it about ? Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. Hair follicles are tiny pockets in the top layer of the skin (epidermis), from which body…
Atrial flutter (heart rhythm disorder): treatment
What is it about ? Atrial flutter is a heart rhythm disorder that resembles the atrial fibrillation. But in the event of flutter, the heartbeat remains regular. While with atrial…
Cracks at the corners of the lips (perlèche)
What is it about ? The presence of crevices at the corners of the lips, which is also called “perlèche”, is called angular cheilitis in medical jardon. It is a…
Anal fissures
What is it about ? An anal fissure is a small crevice in the skin around the anus. Anal fissures are painful and bothersome, but do not pose any risk.…
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Prolonged fever in adults
What is it about ? We talk about prolonged fever in adults when: The person has had a body temperature above 38 ° C at various times of the day…