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… Surgery Overview The nasal septum is the wall between the nostrils that … in the back and cartilage in the front. A deviated septum means that the cartilage or … of soft tissue called the nasal mucosa. To repair the septum, the surgeon works through …
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… as a cold), an allergy, or nasal polyps . A deviated nasal septum , which disturbs airflow in the nose. … sleepiness. footnote 4 Nasal septoplasty repairs and straightens the bone and tissues …
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… Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion Repair of a Deviated Septum (Septoplasty) Repair of Nasal Septal …
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… Surgery Overview The nasal septum is the structure between the nostrils … these problems. How Well It Works Surgery to repair a nasal septum perforation is usually … perforations are more difficult to close. The repair may not be as successful in people who …
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… in the tissue that separates the nostrils ( septum ). This can create a hole (perforation) … with the tissue that separates the nostrils ( deviated nasal septum ). A hole (perforation) … it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair. Relieve a stuffy nose, and help your …
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… Surgery Overview Laparoscopic hernia repair is similar to other laparoscopic … inserted through the incision. The tools to repair the hernia are inserted through other … deciding if you should have inguinal hernia repair surgery. For example, is your hernia is …
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… Overview Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair fixes an aneurysm in your aorta. An … is called endovascular because a doctor repairs the aneurysm from the inside of the … to prevent an infection. Why It Is Done Repairing an aortic aneurysm is often …
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… knee joint. Whether or not your tear can be repaired depends on the type of the tear . Radial tears sometimes can be repaired, depending on where they are located. … by years of wear and tear—generally can't be repaired. Your doctor will suggest the …
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… Surgery Overview For open hernia repair surgery, a single long incision is made … hernia bulges through—traditionally has been repaired by sewing the edges of healthy muscle … depending on the area of muscle wall to be repaired and the surgeon's preference. Mesh …
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… Surgery Overview Mitral valve repair is typically done during an open-heart surgery. It repairs a mitral valve that is not working as … heartbeat while working on your heart. After repairing the valve, the doctor will restart …
