BDS Notes

Lower Limb Ischaemia "What is lower limb ischaemia? A detailed question and answers guide" The majority of the individuals are conscious of the chest pain caused by myocardial ischaemia. However, patients present relatively late to the hospital with ischaemia of the lower limb. The disease, even though benign, is not curable totally, thus causing financial, social and … [Read more...] about Lower Limb Ischaemia

Varicose Veins And Deep Vein Thrombosis "What are varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis? A detailed question and answers guide" Varicosity is the penalty for verticality against gravity. This is the common statement made in lecture classes. The blood has to flow from the lower limbs into the heart against gravity because of the upright posture of human beings. In many … [Read more...] about Varicose Veins And Deep Vein Thrombosis Notes

Differential Diagnosis Of Leg Ulcer "What is ulcer classification? A detailed question and answers guide" Leg ulcers are one of the important topics in surgery. They can occur in children, adults and old people. No age or gender is spared. The varying aetiological factors and the presence of complicated systemic diseases make the treatment of ulcers very difficult. Read … [Read more...] about Ulcer Classification and Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment Notes

Fluids, Electrolytes And Nutrition "What are fluids, electrolytes, and nutrition? A detailed question and answers guide" A good understanding of the physiology of fluids and electrolytes is fundamental to the practice of surgery. Most surgical conditions are associated with changes in this balance and it is only appropriate that these are identified and treated … [Read more...] about Fluids, Electrolytes And Nutrition Notes

Salivary Glands "What are salivary gland tumours? A detailed question and answers guide" There are three pairs of salivary glands— parotid, submandibular and sublingual. In addition to these, there are multiple minor salivary glands located in the cheek mucosa, lips, palate, base of the tongue, etc. The parotid, the “big brother of 3”, suffers mainly from 3 diseases — … [Read more...] about Salivary Gland Tumours Notes