African brain surgery

What my husband suffered from. His umbilical cord didn't decompose and kept growing with him as an adult. As a result of this he lost 6 inches of his intestines.

Do you think drugs are cool? Like, they expand your mind, help you relax, give you unforgettable sensations? Yeah, right. Let me tell you what really happens.

First, your body turns into a garbage dump. Your liver, kidneys, heart, brain - all of it gets wrecked. You become a walking bioreactor that produces only pain, suffering, and a bunch of diseases.

Second, your psyche goes to hell. You start seeing green men, hearing voices in your head. In short, you become completely irrational.

Third, your life goes down the drain. Work, family, friends - none of it matters anymore. You turn into a societal outcast, despised by everyone.

So, if you think drugs are fun and harmless, you are deeply mistaken. It's a direct path to self-destruction, degradation, and death. Those in doubt can look at the photos - the result of using illegal substances.

What is a Carotid Endarterectomy?

Carotid Endarterectomy or CEA is a surgery performed on patients who suffer from atherosclerosis. During a CEA, the surgeon will open the carotid artery and remove plaque, that builds up inside the carotid artery.

What is atherosclerosis/ carotid artery disease?

Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of narrowed carotid arteries. It is a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of the carotid artery. Plaque is often made of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin.

What causes atherosclerosis?

Causes can be: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, smoking and older age.

Why does atherosclerosis need to be treated?

The carotid arteries lead oxygen and blood to the brain. If they are narrowed, the brain is no longer supplied with enough oxygen, which can lead to a stroke.

Video + explanation of the surgery:

Links for those who can't get enough:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/carotid-endarterectomy#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20carotid%20endarterectomy,and%20could%20cause%20a%20stroke.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carotid-artery-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20360519

Looked okay to me.

While sharpening my karambit I wasn't paying attention and was going a little to fast and ended slicing in about a quarter inch deep.

Diagnosis : Shrapnel tangential wound of the right shoulder with a comminuted fracture of the humerus. Shrapnel wound of the right hand with partial separation of the first finger, bone tissue defect

Done :

Fixation of AVF of the humerus

PHO wounds

Amputation of the first finger of the hand

Thought I'd share here. Enjoy.

Surgical technique video: the "shoeshine" maneuver ensures that the stomach is not twisted and that an adequate portion of the stomach is used in the repair. The surgeon grasps two ends of the fundus and pulls it back and forth behind the esophagus to ensure adequate mobility and no tension.