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Prof. Sameh Shehata has an experience of 37 years and was the ex-chairman of the pediatric surgery department at the faculty of medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt, and ex-president of the IPEG Middle East chapter. He also headed the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgery (WOFAPS). Dr. Shehata is known for his innovation of laparoscopic traction for the intra-abdominal testis. Called the Shehata technique, it is now used by several practitioners across the world.
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Nosebleeds, also called epistaxis, may look scary but are mostly harmless. The nose has blood vessels close to the external surface, and therefore they get injured easily (1). It is not uncommon to see nosebleeds in teenagers. Usually, these happen in winters or too dry climates. Read this post to know the types, causes, treatment,…
Hemorrhoids, commonly called piles, are swollen blood vessels around the rectum and anus. These blood vessels become inflamed and dilated when there is excess straining during bowel movements. While more common in adults, teenagers may also suffer from anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids. Piles can occur either internally or externally and may cause irritation, bleeding,…
Thyroid problems in teens can adversely affect their physical and mental development. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that secretes thyroid hormones to regulate metabolism and growth. It is also linked to cardiac and other vital organ functions. Thyroid malfunctions can cause hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Both these conditions…
A broken tailbone in children is a common injury after falling on their back on hard surfaces. This may cause pain in the tailbone while sitting. However, the pain may also be due to bruising since the tailbone rarely breaks in children (1). Pain may also increase during bowel movements. Although most tailbone injuries are…