Amputation
Introduction An amputation is the surgical removal of part of the body, usually an arm or leg. There are three main reasons why an amputation is carried out: The limb has been affected by gangrene (when the body’s tissue begins to die as a result of loss of blood supply) The limb poses a life-threatening danger to the person’s health, for example because it has been affected by cancer or a serious infection The limb has...
Abscess Drainage
Introduction Abscess Drainage An abscess is a painful collection of pus caused by a bacterial infection. This article focuses on two types of abscess: Skin abscesses – which can develop anywhere on the body and occur when a bacterial infection causes pus to collect in the skin Internal abscesses – which develop inside the body following an infection or an injury The symptoms of an abscess can vary depending on which type you...
About Me
Dr. Bimal Shah is the senior most General & Laparoscopic surgeon in Mira – Bhayandar with largest series of operations. He also consults at Borivali – Dahisar. He believes in ethical practice & is available at only trust hospitals. He passed out from KEM hospital, Mumbai in 1993 and was a lecturer training newer surgeons & medical students till 1998. View biodata >>>
