A pleurectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the pleura, a membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity. The procedure treats empyema — an infection of the pleural cavity — and ...

An indirect laryngoscopy is a procedure that allows doctors to view the larynx, or voice box, close up without a direct line of sight. It helps diagnose irregularities of the larynx and throat. The ...

Dr. Peter Lee, plastic surgeon and blepharoplasty specialist, explains the cosmetic procedure, as well as what he thinks of Amanda Bynes’ results Amanda Bynes/ Instagram Earlier this week, Amanda ...

Prior to his death, Junior Dutra said he was suffering from an infection after undergoing the viral cosmetic procedure. The surgery was carried out by celebrity surgeon Fernando Garbi in March. “Fox ...

The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos created during in-vitro fertilization are legally protected like any other child sent panic through medical communities. Now, doctors are aiming to clear ...

Carotid stent surgery is one of two procedures that can be used to treat carotid artery stenosis. This procedure is considered a less invasive option with a faster recovery time. However, it does have ...

Facial threading, also called a thread lift, can be a cost-effective, beneficial procedure — as long as you've appropriately managed your expectations. While a thread lift isn't a replacement for a ...

PEOPLE sniffed out the truth from two certified surgeons and experts, who weighed in on the non-invasive, filler-focused cosmetic procedure Shutterstock Plastic surgery continues to evolve, and that ...

For many breast cancer patients, diagnosis is just the start of a tumultuous medical journey. There may be several questions related to treatment, surgery, and recovery. Among these: do you get to ...