From skin incision to the peritoneal penetration a very oblique trajectory was necessary to allow the internal trocar entrance to be placed many centimeters above, far away from the bladder and ...

Children as young as 7 are sharing skin care tips online, but a new study suggests their favorite products may be harmful.

A surprising treatment option helped a Texas girl who developed a dangerous wound soon after she was born prematurely.

That deep tan that’s coveted by all beachgoers is about as American as a hot dog on the Fourth of July. However, baking in the sun can bring on major health concerns, including some you might ...

As the weather warms up, more people will be out in the sun, and the Skin Cancer Foundation wants to make sure everyone stays healthy.

An open wound leaves internal tissue exposed. They require special care depending on the type of wound. Minor open wounds may not require medical treatment.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide, and an estimated 1 in 5 Americans develop it by age 70, the Skin Cancer Foundation says. Luckily, there are practical ways to lower your ris… ...

A similar phenomenon, albeit rarer, is chrysiasis, in which gold deposits infiltrate the skin. Historically, gold-based therapies were occasionally prescribed for inflammatory disorders, and in ...

For an open carpal-tunnel release, use a surgical marking pen to mark out the incision for the procedure. Mark the base of the distal skin crease in line with the middle of the fourth digit, and ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Biliary colic is abdominal pain that develops due to a blockage in the bile ducts, which carry bile (digestive fluid) from the liver to the gallbladder and into ...

Background One of the most severe complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is intraoperative bile duct injury (BDI). Despite its low incidence, the medical implications for the patient can ...

Gary Ratkiewicz underwent a less-invasive small-incision bypass procedure at Loyola Medicine, which allowed him to quickly resume his regular routine and avoid the risks associated with traditional… ...