
Cancer is one of most common causes of human morbidity in the modern world. According to statistics, malignant formations is the second most common factor contributing to death after cardiovascular diseases. Taking into account deteriorating ecology and increasing amount of carcinogens in the food, incidence of...

Endoscopic operations continue to displace traditional open surgical interventions. In recent years, endoscopy has been introduced into the field of neurosurgery. It allows a surgeon to perform tough operations on the brain and spinal cord with minimal tissue damage.

The pilonidal sinus can be a reason of abscesses and other complications. The only way to get rid of this pathology radically is the surgical intervention. However, the operation poses certain risks and is associated with need for a postoperative recovery. Therefore, minimally invasive pilonidal sinus treatment methods are used...

Alopecia treatment is one of the most topical branches of aesthetic medicine in the 21st century. Actually, hair transplantation is the only technique that completely solves the problem of hair loss. This kind of treatment was first proposed in the 1950s by Dr. Orentreich. At that time surgeons used transplantation of whole skin flaps up to 5 mm...

Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) is a compound and structural analogue of the norepinephrine neurotransmitterbased on its chemistry. It owns a peculiar feature to selectively accumulate in the certain structures of central nervous system. The compound is used as a radiopharmaceutical agent (radiotracer) for diagnostics and treatment of different oncologic pathologies.

Brain tumors are always very complex and serious, as they are located in one of the most important organ of the human body. The extent of danger of these tumors depends on the area of location on the brain. The closer the brain tumor is to the vital centers, the more likely it will be fatal. However, not every brain tumor is...

Syndactyly, or webbed fingers, is the most widespread defect of the child’s hand. It is characterized by the abnormal connection of fingers or toes. Typically syndactyly involves two fingers – the middle and ring, the thumb and pointer. They may be connected only by skin or, in more severe case, have common bones as well.

Over the past decades, healthcare in the developed countries made major strides. Thanks to this progress, chronic joint diseases are successfully treated using advancements in medical science and the latest technologies. The Orthopedic Center in Munich East is considered one of the best hospitals in the world for the treatment...