Dental Cavity
What is a Cavity? A cavity is a hole in a tooth that develops from tooth decay. Cavities form when acids in the mouth wear down, or erode, a tooth’s hard outer layer (enamel). Anyone can get a cavity. Proper brushing, flossing and dental cleanings can prevent cavities (sometimes called dental caries). About Iranian Surgery […]
Heart Cancer
Heart Cancer What is Heart Cancer? Heart cancer occurs when diseased cells grow out of control on or near the heart. These cells form a tumor. Cancer that begins in the heart is primary heart cancer. This form of heart cancer is extremely rare. Heart cancer more commonly occurs when cancer cells spread to the […]
Hypertrophic Scar
What is a Hypertrophic Scar? A hypertrophic scar is a thick raised scar. It’s an abnormal response to wound healing in which extra connective tissue forms within the original wound area. The result a raised scar. Normally, a small wound to the top layer of your skin heals nicely. New skin forms as the wound […]
Lobular Breast Cancer
What is Lobular Breast Cancer? Lobular breast cancer (also called invasive lobular carcinoma) is a type of breast cancer that begins in the milk-producing glands (lobules) of the breast. It is the second most common type of breast cancer, accounting for about 10% to 15% of all invasive breast cancers. Cancer of the breast ducts […]
Braces and Retainers
What are Braces? Dental braces are appliances which are used to align or straighten the teeth and guide the teeth to the corrected position. They are made up of wires, brackets, and bands. Braces aid to correct irregular teeth positioning, jaw correction, improvement in chewing and smile aesthetics. About Iranian Surgery Iranian surgery website is […]
How Soon After Failed FET Can I Try Again
1. What is the Pregnancy Success Rate of Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)? Freezing embryos does not usually affect the success rate. In fact, the chances for success can be higher with a frozen embryo than with a fresh embryo IVF cycle. One study found that women over 44 experienced a 1.7% success rate with fresh […]
Spina Bifida
What is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida is one of the most commonly occurring inborn disorders (birth defects) in the United States. It’s caused by the incomplete development of the fetus’ spine during the first month of pregnancy. (The term spina bifida means “split spine.”) Spina bifida is usually apparent at birth. Spina bifida happens during […]
Hydrocelectomy Recovery
Recovery Hydrocelectomy is surgery to remove a hydrocele. A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac inside the scrotum. A hydrocele can happen on one or both sides of the scrotum. The doctor made a very small cut (incision) in your scrotum to drain the fluid from the hydrocele and to remove the fluid-filled sac. This surgery […]
Laryngeal Cancer
What is Laryngeal Cancer? Laryngeal cancer is cancer of the larynx, part of the throat. Cancer happens when specific cells grow uncontrollably. As the cells multiply, they invade and damage the body. In laryngeal cancer, these cancerous (malignant) cells start in the larynx (voice box). Before Laryngeal Cancer Treatment What is the larynx? The […]
Ovarian Reserve
A woman’s ability to get pregnant normally decreases as she gets older. In later life, women have fewer eggs, egg quality goes down, and eggs have more abnormalities in their chromosomes (genetic material). All these factors together mean that older women have lower pregnancy rates and higher miscarriage rates. The ability to have a […]