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Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Excision - Prognosis - TeachMeSurgery
May 1, 2022 - Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant tumour of keratinocytes, arising from the epidermal layer of the skin.
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Vascular - TeachMeSurgery
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Dupuytren’s Contracture - TeachMeSurgery
Apr 15, 2025 - Introduction A Dupuytren’s contracture is a common condition involving contraction of the longitudinal palmar fascia. Typically starting as painless nodules,...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/neurosurgery/neurovascular-disease/subarachnoid-haemorrhage/
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage - Clinical Features - Management - TeachMeSurgery
Aug 24, 2022 - Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is bleeding into the subarachnoid space, the anatomical space between the arachnoid mater and pia mater (Fig. 1).SAH can be...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/breast/benign-disease/benign-breast-tumours/
Benign Breast Tumours - Fibroadenoma - Papilloma - TeachMeSurgery
Jun 20, 2025 - Breast lumps are a common presenting complaint and fortunately the majority of which are benign. Naturally, breast lumps will often cause anxiety amongst...
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Tonsillitis - Quinsy - Abscess - Antibiotics - TeachMeSurgery
Jul 31, 2024 - Tonsillitis is inflammation of the palatine tonsils, most commonly due to infection. Whilst most cases of tonsillitis are harmless and fully resolve,...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/perioperative/general-complications/pain/
Post-Operative Pain Management - PCA - Opioids - TeachMeSurgery
Oct 1, 2023 - Post-operative pain management is a key responsibility of the junior doctor, and is one of the most common “bleeps” to receive.
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Consent: Hydrocoele Excision - TeachMeSurgery
Jun 18, 2021 - This article is for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a template for consenting patients. The person obtaining consent should have clear...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/consent/vascular/arteriovenous-fistula/
Consent: Arteriovenous Fistula Formation - TeachMeSurgery
Feb 14, 2019 - An arteriovenous fistula is created for haemodialysis. This can be performed at several locations, with the aim to start distally in the non-dominant arm.
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Development of the Respiratory System - Terminal Sac - TeachMeSurgery
Nov 22, 2025 - The function of the respiratory system can be divided into two parts: the conducting portion and the respiratory portion. The conducting portion conveys,...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/ent/ear/otitis-externa/
Otitis Externa - Causes - Clinical Features - Management - TeachMeSurgery
Nov 19, 2023 - Otitis externa is an infection of the external ear. It is a common infection that is mainly seen in primary care. It is more common in younger ages and...
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Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury - TeachMeSurgery
Oct 1, 2020 - Introduction A traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) is traumatic injury leading to damage of the spinal cord, resulting in temporary or permanent change to...
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Presentations - TeachMeSurgery
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The Genital Tract - TeachMeSurgery
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TeachMeSurgery - Making Surgery Simple
Apr 22, 2026 - TeachMeSurgery is a comprehensive encyclopedia on surgery, presented in a visually appealing, easy-to-read format. Created by a team of doctors and medical...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/ent/presentations/neck-lumps/
Neck Lumps - Differential Diagnosis - Investigation - TeachMeSurgery
Sep 11, 2023 - Neck lumps are a common presentation in the general population, presenting in both children and adults, and have a wide range of potential differential...
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TeachMeSurgery Pro – MRCS Question Bank & Mock Exams
Apr 27, 2026 - Prepare for MRCS Part A with TeachMeSurgery Pro: 1,200+ MCQs, two mock papers, progress tracking and ad-free learning. Quarterly, yearly or lifetime plans.
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https://teachmesurgery.com/general/small-bowel/angiodysplasia/
Angiodysplasia - Risk Factors - Management - TeachMeSurgery
Jun 2, 2023 - Angiodysplasia is the most common vascular abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract, responsible for approximately 6% of lower GI bleeding cases and up to 8%...
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Malignant Breast Disease - TeachMeSurgery
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https://teachmesurgery.com/orthopaedic/elbow/olecranon-bursitis/
Olecranon Bursitis - TeachMeSurgery
May 17, 2025 - Introduction Olecranon bursitis is a common inflammatory pathology of the elbow. The olecranon bursa is prone to inflammation due to its superficial position...
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Hypokalaemia - TeachMeSurgery
Aug 3, 2020 - Potassium is the most abundant cation in the body, with more than 98% found intracellularly. Hypokalaemia is a common electrolyte abnormality found in patients...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/perioperative/on-the-wards/general-approach/
The General Approach to the Post-Operative Patient - TeachMeSurgery
May 18, 2020 - Key Points to Remember Perform an ‘End-Of-The-Bed-O-Gram’: Look at the patient. Look at the observation chart. Speak to the nurse. Use the ‘system of 5′:...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/breast/presentations/mastalgia/
Mastalgia - Classification - Differential Diagnosis - TeachMeSurgery
Jul 30, 2025 - Mastalgia refers to breast pain, and is a common presenting complaint among female patients. A primary concern for patients with mastalgia is that it is...
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The Kidney - TeachMeSurgery
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Testicular Torsion - Signs - Emergency Management - TeachMeSurgery
Nov 20, 2024 - Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency, as without treatment the affected testicle will infarct within hours. Whilst theoretically it can occur at any age,...
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Orthopaedic Surgery - TeachMeSurgery
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https://teachmesurgery.com/plastic-surgery/hand-trauma/extensor-tendon-injury/
Extensor Tendon Injury - Clinical Features - Repair - TeachMeSurgery
Oct 22, 2023 - Extensor tendon injuries are very common - owing to their superficial location on the dorsum of the hand and wrist. Inappropriate management of these injuries...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/neurosurgery/neurological-malignancy/glioma/
Glioma - Clinical Features - Management - TeachMeSurgery
Jun 29, 2022 - A glioma includes all primary brain tumours that originate from neuroepithelial glial cells (including ependymal cells, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/orthopaedic/ankle-and-foot/19107-2/
Achilles Tendonitis - TeachMeSurgery
Apr 26, 2023 - Introduction Achilles tendonitis is inflammation of the Achilles (calcaneal) tendon. It affects around 2 adults per 1000 population, however is more prevalent...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/examinations/misc/confirmation-of-death/
How to Certify Death - Examination - Documentation - TeachMeSurgery
Aug 28, 2017 - When you have been asked to confirm the death of a patient, you should observe the patient for a minimum of 5 minutes. To ensure that you perform all necessary...
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General Surgery - Emergency - TeachMeSurgery
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https://teachmesurgery.com/urology/kidney/renal-cysts/
Renal Cysts - TeachMeSurgery
Introduction Renal cysts are fluid-filled sacs found in the kidney. They can be classified as either simple or complex. Simple Cysts Simple cysts have a...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/breast/presentations/triple-assessment/
The Triple Assessment - Breast Lumps - Biopsy - Imaging - TeachMeSurgery
Jul 30, 2025 - The Breast Triple Assessment is a hospital-based assessment clinic that allows for the early and rapid detection of breast cancer.
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General Surgery - Elective - TeachMeSurgery
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https://teachmesurgery.com/orthopaedic/elbow/lateral-epicondylitis/
Epicondylitis - TeachMeSurgery
Aug 20, 2023 - Introduction Epicondylitis is a symptomatic chronic inflammatory condition of the forearm tendons at the elbow. It is an overuse syndrome in the elbow. It is...
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Cardiorespiratory - TeachMeSurgery
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Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting - TeachMeSurgery
Jun 12, 2023 - Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) can be one of the most distressing parts of the surgical journey. It affects approximately 20-30% of patients within...
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Pancreatic Disease - TeachMeSurgery
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Hypernatremia - TeachMeSurgery
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Open Fractures - Classification - Management - TeachMeSurgery
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https://teachmesurgery.com/ent/presentations/hoarse-voice/
Hoarse Voice - Differential Diagnosis - Investigations - TeachMeSurgery
Jul 15, 2023 - A hoarse voice refers to a weak or altered voice. .It is a relatively common presentation, and can represent a wide range of pathologies.
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https://teachmesurgery.com/general/presentations/rectal-bleeding/
Rectal Bleeding - TeachMeSurgery
Dec 25, 2025 - Introduction Rectal bleeding (or haematochezia) is the passage of fresh blood per rectum. It is generally caused by bleeding from the lower gastrointestinal...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/orthopaedic/principles/septic-arthritis/
Septic Arthritis - Clinical Features - Management - TeachMeSurgery
Jul 9, 2025 - Septic arthritis is the infection of a joint and an important orthopaedic diagnosis. It requires a high index of suspicion and can affect both native and...
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https://teachmesurgery.com/urology/genital-tract/urethritis/
Urethritis - Clinical Features - Management - TeachMeSurgery
Jul 22, 2023 - Urethritis is the inflammation of the urethra, most often due to infection. The infection can be classified by its aetiology, either as gonococcal urethritis...
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