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… Surgery Overview Vein ligation and stripping is a minor surgery. It is used to …
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… Treatment Overview Rubber band ligation is a procedure in which the … of the hemorrhoid. The scar will hold nearby veins so they don't bulge into the anal canal. … of the hemorrhoid. The scar will hold nearby veins so they don't bulge into the anal canal. …
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… Surgery Overview Tubal ligation is surgery to close your fallopian … right after you give birth (postpartum tubal ligation) . Open surgery is usually used. … small chance you could get pregnant, tubal ligation is a very reliable form of birth …
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… Surgery Overview Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure in which your … they could be fertilized by a sperm. Tubal ligation is a highly effective form of birth … The success of surgery to reverse a tubal ligation depends on: The method that was …
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… Overview A tubal ligation is considered a permanent method of … in the abdomen. For a laparoscopic tubal ligation , the surgeon makes two small cuts … in the correct location. Laparoscopic tubal ligation leaves small scars. Laparoscopy is …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure? 1 … larger veins, your options may be surgery (ligation and stripping) or a less invasive procedure called …
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… Condition Basics What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged … This may be heat, chemicals, or a small wire. Ligation and stripping. This treatment is a type of …
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… Condition Basics What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, usually in the legs. These clots require …
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… Overview What is a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, usually in the legs. A DVT can be …
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… a procedure or surgery for varicose veins , weigh the following before proceeding: … you notice them? Keep in mind that varicose veins may recur after treatment. Ask for the rates of varicose vein recurrence with the type of treatment you …