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normally dissolved in the urine. All About Kidney Stones A kidney stone (nephrolithiasis) is a ... . This is surgery to remove stones that are too large or that can't be reached with ESWL. A surgeon makes

, inflammatory disease, or diverticulitis. The surgery involves removing a portion of the colon, which ... during a colectomy? Here is what to expect during surgery: You'll be given general anesthesia ... colon cancer;colorectal cancer;cancer treatment;cancer surgery;colectomy;52

have diverticulosis. Diverticulosis Your digestive tract has an important job. It breaks down all ... . This is called diverticulitis. It can be painful. Symptoms can include belly pain and fever. Let your ... V1102; diverticulosis; diverticulitis; gastroenterology; digestive tract

treatment. All About Arthritis Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It includes more than 100 ... present all the time or come and go. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis and

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... they occur on the part of the body where the surgery took place. Surgical Site Infections Your ... surgery. The CDC describes three types of surgical site infections: Superficial incisional SSI ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

, flexible tube (catheter) into the artery. The tube will be gently guided all the way to the site ... it's done with a small cut (incision). It's often done under general anesthesia, so you sleep

wires are part of an implanted cardiac device. They run from the generator (battery and computer) to ... currently have, as well as any prior surgeries you have had, especially those related to your heart and ... lead extraction;pacemaker repair;implantable cardioverter defibrillator;ICD;cardiac device;pulse generator;pacemaker leads;90540

are the risks of a sentinel lymph node biopsy? All surgery can have harmful side effects. But when ... surgery. Follow all directions about when to stop eating and drinking before the surgery. Plan to

(local or general) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant Tests before your surgery ... the procedure. Some people will need a repeat transcatheter repair or surgery. Follow all of your

to see if they are a good candidate for the surgery. In general, SDR is often advised for children ... surgery is done by a neurosurgeon. It's a minimally invasive procedure. In general you can expect ... SDR;cerebral palsy;spine surgery;CP;241

tears in your intestinal wall, pelvic surgery in your abdomen or pelvis, or infections ... Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Diverticulitis . Tiny pouches (diverticulae) can grow

inch radius of your navel. Make sure all injection sites are spread two inches apart from one another. ... This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site. Choosing an Insulin Injection ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

severe side effects than chemotherapy. These medicines are used to treat APL: All-trans retinoic ... the standard treatment for all people with APL. Here is an example of how these medicines may be used ... acute myeloid leukemia;AML;all-trans retinoic acid and AML;ATRA for AML;bamlt11

Surgery to remove a lung ... . You might need this procedure if a smaller surgery would not be able to remove all of the cancer ... general anesthesia. Daily exercise is an important part of getting ready for surgery. Ask your ... surgery to remove a lung;391

Rotator Cuff Surgery ... Shoulder Surgery ... , tape, and anesthetic agents (local and general). Tell your provider about all prescription and over ... you in advance. Generally, rotator cuff repair surgery follows this process: You'll be asked to ... rotator cuff surgery;shoulder surgery;P07682

choices for surgical treatment. What are the risks of breast-conserving surgery? All surgeries ... medicines (local and general). Tell your provider about all the medicines you take. This includes ... P07789;breast-sparing surgery;breast surgery, cancer;lumpectomy;partial mastectomy

Laminectomy is a type of surgery in which a surgeon removes part or all of the vertebral bone ... need surgery for treatment. Laminectomy is a type of surgery in which a surgeon removes part or all

is a serious medical condition. To fix it, your healthcare provider may use open surgery. Abdominal ... for at least 8 hours before your appointment. Tell your healthcare provider about all medications ... abdominal aortic aneurysm; aortic aneurysm repair; open surgery; aneurysm rupture;

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overnight. This is to make sure all the fluid has drained and to prevent fluid from building up again ... less invasive than surgery. Sometimes healthcare providers surgically drain the fluid. This may be