Rebound tenderness refers to pain that occurs immediately after pressure is released from the abdomen. It may be a sign of peritonitis, which requires medical treatment. Rebound tenderness is ...

The trachea connects the larynx to the lungs and moves air in and out. The trachea warms and moistens air and traps debris before it reaches the lungs. Trachea issues can lead to breathing trouble, ...

Abstract: Surgeons cannot directly touch the patient’s tissue in robot-assisted minimally invasive procedures. Instead, they must palpate using instruments inserted into the body through trocars. This ...

Traumatic rupture of the trachea or the bronchi is reported with increasing frequency. Such rupture may follow penetrating wounds, but the common cause is blunt trauma of the throat or thorax. When ...

Armpit pain can come from injuries, infections, or swollen lymph nodes. To diagnose armpit pain, doctors may use lab tests, physical exams, and imaging studies. Symptoms of armpit pain include ...