INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus occurs when either too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced (very rare) or when it is stopped from circulating or being re-absorbed. The CSF builds up within the ventricles (cavities) of the brain resulting in increased pressure on the brain. In babies, this also […]
Lip (Cleft Lip)
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is a cleft lip repair? Cleft lip repair is an operation to reconstruct the shape of the lip . If there is a cleft palate as well, then the front half (anterior) of the palate is also repaired. The earliest we do the operation is when babies […]
Lymphangioma
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI Lymphangiomas (Lymphatic malformations; Also read Cystic Hygroma) A lymphatic malformation is an area in the body containing clear fluid, called lymph. A lymphatic malformation appears as a lump just under the skin, often in the neck or armpit, although they can develop anywhere in the body. The lump […]
Lymph node enlargement
INFORMATION ALSO AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI Everyone has lymph glands. They are in many areas of the body, including the neck, under the arms and in the groin (at the top of each leg). There are also lymph glands in the abdomen, chest and pelvis. Lymph glands are also known as lymph nodes. […]
Lymphatic Malformation
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI Lymphatic malformations: (Also read Cystic Hygroma) A lymphatic malformation is an area in the body containing clear fluid, called lymph. A lymphatic malformation appears as a lump just under the skin, often in the neck or armpit, although they can develop anywhere in the body. The lump can […]
Laparoscopy or Key Hole Surgery
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is laparoscopic or keyhole surgery? Keyhole surgery, or laparoscopic surgery as it is also known, is a method of carrying out an operation without having to make a large incision. Many different types of operations can now be carried out using keyhole surgery. This type of surgery […]