Wednesday 17 April 2013

Keep a Distance From Hiatal Hernia

The position of the stomach and the presence of other intra-abdominal organs in the chest is Hiatal Hernia A shadow behind the heart on a routine chest film is a common mode of discovery of paraesophageal hernia.




 

Most of the time, the cause is not determined. A person may be born with a larger hiatal opening. Increased pressure in the abdomen such as from pregnancy, obesity, coughing, or straining during bowel movements may also play a role.

* Who Qualifies for Hiatal Hernia.
 
  Hiatal hernias occur more often in women, people who are overweight, and people older than 50.


Symptoms for Hiatal Hernia.

 Severe heartburn

  • Chronic inflammation 
    • Atrophy or thinning of the esophagus because of the acid damage
    • Inflammation of the lungs because of frequent aspiration of gastric fluids when breathing
    • Indication that the stomach is getting stuck in the chest or twisted over on itself  


How  can be Hiatal Hernia analysed.

A hiatal hernia can be analysed with a specialized X-ray (using a barium swallow) that allows visualization of the esophagus or with endoscopy.

Treatments for  Hiatal Hernias.

Hiatal hernia surgery is a major operation performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are made into the abdomen that require a few weeks to heal. Your stomach is pulled out of the esophagus and because of this, these organs must also be allowed to heal before a normal diet can be resumed.


After hiatal hernia surgery, you will have the nasal gastric tube in place for draining out stomach acid. You will not be allowed to eat for two or three days or until the tube is removed. You will recover in the hospital for a period of one to six days before being sent home to finish recuperation.

Cost of Hiatal hernia surgery in India is less than other western countries. Valli Hospital, Erode provides advanced Hiatal hernia surgery at affordable rate. Dr. T. K Swamy is well experienced gastroenterologist in India, at Valli, Erode.


For more Details,
E- mail   : hospitalvalli@gmail.com

 


Wednesday 3 April 2013

Laparoscopy: Technology of Video Surgery


Laparoscopy is the modern surgical technique which has made it very easy to have a look inside the body. It gives the doctor eyes to see inside the body and tells the true tale of the condition inside. Laparoscopic surgery also known as minimally invasive or keyhole surgery.
 

Laparoscopy is done with an instrument called a laparoscope which is like a small telescope with a light and camera at its end. A video camera is attached to the telescopic rod lens while the charged couple device is placed at the end of a digital laparoscope. The doctor moves the laparoscope to view various parts and its video can be seen on the monitor. 
 


The laparoscopic surgery is used in the field of pelvic laparoscopy, stomach laparoscoy, laparoscopic hysterectomy and laparoscopy for endometriosis

Pelvic laparoscopy is done to treat and examine the pelvic organs for cancer, abnormal pelvic mass, pelvic pain etc. Stomach laparoscopy is generally the surgery of gastric banding which helps in weight loss.


 Laparoscopic hysterectomy, which is basically the surgical removal of the uterus, is said to be the alternative to abdominal hysterectomy. Endometriosis infertility treatment commonly uses laparoscopy as it is minimally invasive and improves the chance of conception. It is also used in case of ovarian cyst surgery and removal of gall bladder.
These include:
  • Reduced hemorrhaging, which reduces the chance of needing a blood transfusion.
  • Smaller incision, which reduces pain and shortens recovery time, as well as resulting in less post-operative scarring.
  • Less pain, leading to less pain medication needed.
  • Although procedure times are usually slightly longer, hospital stay is less, and often with a same day discharge which leads to a faster return to everyday living.
  • Reduced exposure of internal organs to possible external contaminants thereby reduced risk of acquiring infections
Laparoscopicsurgery cost in India is less than other western countries. Valli Hospital, Erode provides various laparoscopic surgery at affordable rate. Dr. T. K Swamy one of the leading and well experinced gastroenterologist in India, major surgeries are done under the supervision of Dr. T.k Swamy. 
 
For more details,
http://www.laparoscopic-gastric-surgeon.com
gmail: hospitalvalli@gmail.com