18/06/2020 Otosclerosis Otosclerosis is a condition in which there is abnormal bone growth inside the ear. It’s a fairly common cause of hearing loss in young adults. There are three tiny bones deep inside the ear, which vibrate when sound waves enter. They transmit sound waves to the cochlea (inner ear), which converts them into signals that […]
23/03/2020 Peripheral Nerve Blocks WHAT IS A PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCK? A nerve block (regional anaesthesia) is the injection of numbing medication (local anaesthetic) near a nerve or group of nerves that supply the part of your body being operated on. It provides long-lasting pain relief, during and after surgery, that can last from 2 to 18 hours, depending on […]
23/03/2020 Pilon fracture WHAT IS A PILON FRACTURE? A Pilon fracture (*) is a severe injury that involves the larger bone of the lower leg (tibia), and extends into the weight-bearing surface of the ankle joint. It usually occurs following a high-energy impact, such as a fall from a height or a motor vehicle accident. (*) Pilon is a French word for […]
23/03/2020 CT-guided Needle Biopsy of the Lung Chest radiography and chest CT scanner reveal many abnormalities but often, the image is not sufficient to confirm the diagnosis.
23/03/2020 Percutaneous Abscess Drainage WHAT IS PERCUTANEOUS ABSCESS DRAINAGE? An abscess is an infected collection of fluid in the body. In general, people who have an abscess will experience fever, chills and pain. Once the diagnosis of an abscess has been made, after an ultrasound or CT scan, an assessment is made, by your doctor and an interventional radiologist, […]
23/03/2020 Skin Biopsy A skin biopsy is when your dermatologist removes a piece of skin and sends it to a pathology laboratory where a histopathologist looks at it under the microscope. WHY DO YOU NEED TO HAVE A SKIN BIOPSY? Skin biopsies are performed to help with the diagnosis of your skin condition. Sometimes, different skin conditions can look similar […]
23/03/2020 Your child’s general anaesthesia ANAESTHESIA AND ANAESTHETISTS What is anaesthesia? The word anaesthesia means loss of sensation. A general anaesthetic ensures that your child is unconscious and free of pain during a test (investigation) or operation. General anaesthesia is a state of controlled unconsciousness and freedom from pain. Anaesthetics are the drugs (gases and injections) that are used to […]
10/03/2020 Doctor’s experience – How much is enough? Experience is never enough. Medicine develops every day and doctors will full behind if they don’t update themselves with new knowledge and techniques
04/03/2020 FV Hospital warmly welcomes Dermatologist, Dr Le Minh Chau Since January 2020, Dermatologist Dr. Le Minh Chau has officially joined FV Hospital, providing examination and treatment to patients with dermatological and skin care needs at FV Laser & Skin Clinic.
07/02/2020 FV Hospital’s Accident & Emergency Department Information for Patients FV Hospital’s Accident & Emergency Department is committed to providing quality emergency care in a timely manner. Patients are seen in order of medical urgency with the more acute patients being seen first and the non-urgent patients being seen after. A critically ill patient may require the attention of several staff members which may increase […]
07/02/2020 Percutaneous nephrolithotomy Some people are prone to stones forming in the kidney. Some of these do not give you any problems while others, if left untreated may grow and cause damage to the kidneys. Urine is made by the kidneys and drains via narrow tubes called ureters into your bladder where it is stored until you empty […]
07/02/2020 Epidural Pain Relief after Surgery This leaflet explains what to expect if you choose to have an epidural catheter placed for pain relief during and after your operation. It has been written by anaesthetists. WHAT IS AN EPIDURAL? An epidural is used for giving pain relief. It can be used during surgery to supplement a general anaesthetic, and it is […]
