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… of surgery can fix a spinal curve? The main type of surgery is a spinal fusion. The curved … that can happen in any surgery, such as blood clots or infection or problems from … may cause the heart to work harder to pump blood through the compressed lung tissue. Over …
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… them. Umbilical Hernia: Should My Child Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … The muscles and tissues around the navel are repaired, and the cut is closed with stitches. … has few risks. Children who have surgery to repair a very large hernia may end up with a …
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… are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Tonsillitis: Should My Child Have … is surgery to remove the tonsils . It's a common surgery, especially in children, but it … options. 3. Use the following space to list questions, concerns, and next steps. Your …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… or other problems also can block the nasal passages and lead to sinusitis. There … to help fight infection. Steroid nasal spray to reduce inflammation and help you … includes antibiotics, a steroid nasal spray, and other prescription medicines. …
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… body waste. You are more likely to get colon cancer if you have had ulcerative colitis for … longer. But surgery removes the risk of colon cancer. Surgery is usually successful, but it … most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a …
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… trapped inside the hernia and is cut off from its blood supply. Talk with your doctor before … cannot be stopped for surgery. You have other health problems that make surgery dangerous. … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… (man-made) surfaces that are lined with metal and plastic. The artificial pieces are … Surgery. American Volume, 87(6): 1222–1228. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.D.02546 … Volume, 86-A(9): 1909–1916. http://jbjs.org/content/86/9/1909.long . Accessed May 25, …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? 1 Get the … surgery to relieve symptoms of Dupuytren's disease. Try other treatments instead, such as … restore, the use of your hands. Dupuytren's disease sometimes comes back after surgery. …
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… In JR Hupp et al., eds., Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , 6th ed., pp. … In JR Hupp et al., eds., Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , 6th ed., pp. … In JR Hupp et al., eds., Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , 6th ed., pp. …