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Groundbreaking Ureter Repair Using Mouth Tissue at NUH

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This meticulous surgery required the combined expertise of specialists in kidney surgery, transplantation, and functional urology. The team delicately sutured the patient’s buccal mucosa to the ureter, ensuring a blood supply through the omentum. The choice of the buccal mucosa was strategic, given its resilience and compatibility with urinary tract tissues.

Understanding the Urgency of Testicular Torsion

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Testicular torsion is a critical medical condition that demands immediate attention. This urological emergency occurs when the spermatic cord, which supplies blood to the testicle, becomes twisted, cutting off blood flow and causing acute symptoms.  Its sudden and severe nature, coupled with the high risk of permanent damage or loss of the testicle, makes understanding and quick response to this condition vital. This article delves further into this condition. The article is guest written by Dr Edwin Ong, Medical Director of RMDY Clinic.

There’s blood in my urine! What do I do?

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Hematuria is when there is blood in your urine. It ranges from a faint colour change to a distinct red, demanding immediate attention. Hematuria is more of a signal than a condition itself—like a red flag waved by your body. It’s the presence of red blood cells in your urine, categorised as either gross hematuria, which is visible, or microscopic hematuria, only detectable under a microscope. Both types, even when stemming from harmless causes, are signs that warrant medical attention.

The Unspoken Challenge: Addressing Faecal Incontinence

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Not being able to control your bowels can lead to embarrassing situations. It is also a common condition called faecal incontinence. In this article, we delve deep into faecal incontinence, its impact, and the urgent need to break the taboos associated with this condition with Dr Mark Wong Te Ching, Colorectal Surgeon at Mark Wong Surgery.