Texas Virtual Clinic

Welcome to the Texas Virtual Clinic, established to provide the public and its caregivers a contemporary view of surgical approaches to common digestive problems. Both actual and virtual patients will be presented in a way in which you will be able to appreciate and understand gastrointestinal problems and the steps taken to solve them.

Presented by the University of Texas-Houston
Frank G. Moody, M.D., F.A.C.S., Director
Denton A. Cooley Professor of Surgery
The University of Texas-Houston Medical School

	Introduction: Meet Dr. Moody		Brief Overview: Digestive Organs Common Problems Common Diseases
	Tour the Clinic Facilities: Types of Admission Radiodiagnostic Suite Pre & Post-Op Sites		Ask Dr. Moody: Send comments and questions
	The Cases: Patients of the Virtual Clinic		Grand Rounds: GERD

You can begin to follow or check the ongoing progress of our patients. There will always be new and varied cases to follow; and as in the real world, the course of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery may take days to months, so you may expect to visit more than once.

	Appendicitis The appendix that you see here is an example of advanced necrotizing appendicitis that already has a small perforation. Join us in our attempt to diagnose and treat appendicitis in its early stages.
	Cholecystitis This gallbladder has been removed because of symptoms from the numerous stones that you see within its lumen. Case Presentation Types of Stones
	Chronic Morbid Obesity Many of those who suffer chronic morbid obesity are victims of their genes. Find out how this condition has affected the lives of four individuals, and the results that they are experiencing after treatment. Join the Obesity-to-Thinness Support Mailing List Feb 2000 - Letter from Allyson
	Colon Cancer Case Presentation Facts About Colon and Rectal Cancer
	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) This disease can involve heartburn, regurgitation, and dysphasia (difficulty swallowing) due to causes including acid reflux. Case Presentation Grand Rounds Presentation

Copyright 1996-97 The cases presented on this site are simulated composites of a variety of medical experiences of the director, his consultants, and the students and house staff that he has interacted with over the years. All information contained within is the property of The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center. Reproduction, redistribution, or modification of the information for commerical purposes is prohibited without the express written permission of The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center.

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