Eventually, the western powers instituted an airlift that lasted nearly a year and delivered much-needed supplies and relief to West Berlin. Coming just three years after the end of World War II, the blockade was the first major clash of the Cold War and foreshadowed future conflict over the city of Berlin.
Ophthalmoscopy (also called fundoscopy) is a test that allows a doctor to see inside the back of the eye (called the fundus) and other structures using a magnifying instrument (ophthalmoscope) and a light source. It is done as part of an eye exam and may be done as part of a routine physical exam.
Fundic gland polyps are a type of gastric polyp that usually occurs in the upper part of the stomach, called the fundus. These polyps do not cause cancer, except in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). FAP is a genetic disorder that significantly increases a personâs risk for stomach and colon cancer.