May 2018

Penile Torsion

May 1, 2018Health Education Circumcision penis Torsion

1. What is penile torsion? It is a congenital rotation of the penile shaft along its axis. The penis is almost always rotated to the left (anti-clockwise). It can be a stand-alone condition, or associated with hypospadias, chordee (penile curvature) or hooded prepuce (incomplete misshapen foreskin). 2. What are the symptoms of penile torsion? […]

Oesophageal-Gastro-Duodenoscopy (OGD)

May 1, 2018Health Education emergency Endoscopy Foreign body Pain Reflux Vomiting

1.What is oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD)? It is an upper gastro-intestinal examination that allows the direct visualization of the oral cavity, oesophagus, stomach and proximal duodenum. 2.What are the benefits of OGD? It enables real time assessment and treatments including a variety of conditions such as: Diagnosis: gastritis, epigastric pain, ulcer, hiatus hernia, recurrent vomiting, gastrointestinal-oesophageal […]

Acute Scrotal Swelling in Children

May 1, 2018Health Education emergency inguinal hernia surgery Testes Testicular

1. What is acute scrotal swelling in children? Acute scrotal swelling can be largely classified into painless scrotal swelling and painful scrotal swelling. If the scrotal swelling is associated pain, you should seek URGENT medical attention, even at non-office hours (including midnight!) – as delay in the treatment of certain problems e.g. testicular torsion would […]

Penile Torsion

Oesophageal-Gastro-Duodenoscopy (OGD)

Acute Scrotal Swelling in Children

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