What is a cholangiogram? A cholangiogram is a diagnostic test used to evaluate the gallbladder and bile ducts, which is the ductal system that connects the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder with the intestine. Bile refers… Read More »Cholangiogram
Brief anatomy and physiology of the venous system of the lower extremities The venous system, in contrast to the arterial system, functions under different conditions. In the arterial system blood is pumped from the heart… Read More »Varicose Veins
Unwanted accumulation of fat under the chin can be reduced with the help of the secondary bile acid deoxycholic acid now marketed under the name Kybella. There have been several studies demonstrating Kybellas efficacy in… Read More »Kybella – Melt away your double chin
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) ranks third in the world in terms of morbidity among malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system after tumors of the prostate and bladder. In terms of the growth rate… Read More »Kidney Tumor Ablation
What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an inflammatory disease that most often affects the arteries of the lower extremities, less often the upper ones, in which the blood vessels are… Read More »Peripheral Artery Disease
What is pelvic congestion syndrome? Pelvic congestion syndrome or pelvic venous congestion syndrome is a chronic condition with Chronic pelvic pain as the most common presenting symptom. The chronic pelvic pain is thought to arise… Read More »Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Features of a tummy tuck Flat stomach and toned skin Reduction of pant size by up to 2-3 sizes Restoration of tissue functionality/Abdominal wall strength Features of a Tummy Tuck at LA Vascular Slim… Read More »Tummy Tuck
Introduction to AAA An abdominal aortic aneurysm is the most common type of arterial aneurysm. Aortic aneurysm is a common condition that affects about 1 in 20 people (2 to 8%) in the developed world… Read More »Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm