The pillar palatal implant is a noninvasive surgical treatment for mild-to-moderate sleep apnea and snoring. However, the main focus of the procedure is a reduction in snoring. The implant helps reduce the vibration and movement of the soft palate.
Forensic post-mortem examination of a case of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, showing thickening of the cardiac muscle. Hypertrophy (IPA /haÉªËpÉËtrÉfi/, from Greek á½ÏÎ­Ï excess + ÏÏÎ¿ÏÎ® nourishment) is the increase in the volume of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its component cells. It is distinguished from hyperplasia, in which the cells remain approximately the same size but increase in number.
Hypertrophic scars are the most common type of scar tissue and are commonly associated with wounds that exhibit delayed healing: tissue loss, burns, surgery, and healing by secondary intention. They are most likely to form on certain locations such as the back, chest, shoulders, jawline and earlobes.