surgeXperiences 106

Due to time constraints (and perhaps a lack of imagination!) the format of this edition is more practical than clever. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I begin with a few posts on the subject, from informative to personal.

Thanks to all contributors. Here's to continuing success.

Much like the wire itself, Mammorable patient, posted by Sid Schwab on his blog in Sept of '06 has migrated to Medscape

Dr. Bates has two very informative posts on breast reconstructon. Part I, and Part II.

Orac of Respectful Insolence shares some of his views about breast cancer awareness month and an article from Time magazine which "...points out that dealing with breast cancer in the rest of the world is a much different affair than it is in the U.S. and Europe"

A personal reflection from MedblogAddict. A touching tribute in memory of her friend who lost the fight against breast cancer. Related in three parts, A Kernel of Corn Beginning, Middle, and End.

Bits and Pieces

DR. J C posts on Brain Blogger and shares why he blogs anonymously .

Doris explains the two types of Plastic Surgery, and the latest from L.A.

Fit Buff has something for everyone. Here is a sampling in Morning Mix.

Plasticized has lot's of short tidbits that are fun to read. This one shows us how to chill after a face lift.

Foreign Affairs

Chris, an American Military Surgeon deployed to Iraq, shares with us his humble abode which he longs to get back to after 18 hours of fixing broken people.

From Dr Bruce Cambell comes a story of a non-traditional patient who shares a wonderful tradition.

Technically Speaking

Someonetc at Orthopaedic-residency shares a technique for sucessful percutaneous pin placement in Think Before you Shoot

Buckeye Surgeon makes a tough decision in a Tough Case

Emergency!

RugbyGirl MD presents a interesting case from the ER with a twist, so to speak.

911Doc shows us why vital signs are vital in Bread and Butter

Doctors in Practice

Here is a great post from T., the Anesthesioboist, about matters of the heart

#1 Dinosaur shares the progression of 18 Years of solo Family Practice

Here's a fun blog from Tommy ,a surgeon in training, featuring a cholangiogram and a special guest....

The Human Factor

A sad yet heartwarming article on Steven E. Kopits , miracle maker. Contributed by Hungarian Med Student ScienceRoll

Meet David as he shares his story of "Brian". A patient's perspective of maximizing control over his complex needs during hospitalizations, making his unavoidable experiences a little more tolerable.

That's Funny!

Karen, from Just Up the Dose, shares perhaps her most embarrassing moment in Tunnel Vision.

From my friend Bongi, here is an offering that is sure to create a visual for all to enjoy in Fashion Statements

Too Late to Classify

And, again from Orac, another visual which still leaves something to the imagination.

Thanks to Jeffrey at Monash for asking me to host. Be sure to participate in surgeXperiences 107 to be hosted by a Canadian medical student at Vitum Medicinus.