Category: ABCs Series

A quick reference guide on the surgical anatomy of the breast.

A quick reference guide on the surgical anatomy of the pancreas.

A quick reference guide on the surgical anatomy of the hepatobiliary system.

A quick reference guide on the surgical anatomy of the abdomen.

Acute limb ischemia (ALI) refers to the sudden decrease in limb perfusion that threatens limb viability.

Acute urinary retention (AUR) refers to the inability to pass urine voluntarily.

Necrotising fasciitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection that affects the tissue beneath the skin and surrounding muscles and organs.

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that are typically seen on the legs and feet.

A fracture is a break in the continuity of a bone. It can happen in any bone and ranges from small partial cracks to complete breaks.

In tension pneumothorax, air accumulates between the chest wall and the lung. This increases pressure in the chest and reduces the amount of blood returned to the heart.