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Spleen Disorders

… The spleen is an organ located in the left upper part of the abdomen. It is part of the body's …

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Koji Takeda, MD

… Koji Takeda, MD, PhD is a cardiac surgeon and Surgical Director for Adult Heart … to his clinical work, he is an active researcher in all of these areas, as well as in cardiac regeneration therapy. … fellowship at Northwestern University, Chicago. He is the recipient of multiple honors and awards including the …

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Thyroid Scar Gallery

… There will often be a little swelling around the incision site for a few weeks after the operation. A small amount of swelling is part of the normal healing process. The natural reaction …

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General Surgery Residency

… Surgery. Columbia has a long and hallowed history as one of the nation’s best programs to train in General Surgery. Since … to our patients. The Columbia General Surgery Residency is known to fully prepare our residents for whatever career …

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Aortic Surgery Operation FAQ

… What happens the day of surgery? In the 24 hours leading up to surgery, you should … with the breathing tube – or any neck problems. It is also important to tell your anesthesiologist whether you …

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Who should avoid gluten?

… By Deborah Gerszberg, RD, CNSC, CDN Clinical Nutritionist,  The Pancreas Center Those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity … for celiac disease. Studies have shown that 28-30% of adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may have NCGS. Often a low FODMAPs diet is recommended and successful at improving symptoms.  Since a …

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Manometry

… procedure in which a thin tube with a sensitive probe is inserted through the nose, into the throat and esophagus. The patient is asked … several times. Muscle contractions in the smooth muscle of the esophagus are analyzed at several points as the tube …

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Miguel R. Silva, MD

… specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery. He is known as one of the early adopters of the gastric sleeve technique and is …

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Isaac George, MD

… surgery after graduating from Duke University School of Medicine. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1997. He … and a fellowship in interventional cardiology in 2012. He is a Professor of Surgery and Medicine, the Surgical Director …

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Pelvic Vein Disease

… Pelvic vein disease is a condition in which varicose veins develop in the veins of the pelvis. Like varicose veins in the legs, pelvic vein …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/16/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … like cardioverting atrial fibrillation.  What awaits us is not a clean screensaver asking politely for login.  We’re …

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John M Poneros, MD

… Dr. Poneros is a Professor at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Program Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship. He …

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Luona Sun, MD

… Luona Sun, MD is a board-certified breast surgeon trained in minimal … lesion management in patients with coexisting cancer. One of her major research interests is in Asian American breast … coming to Columbia for her fellowship training. Over the course of that time, she earned several honors for her …

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CITR: Collaborative Islet Transplant Registry

… study does not involve treatment or intervention. This is a data collection study in which patients scheduled to … have had islet cell transplant surgery can participate. The purpose of this research is to expedite progress and promote safety …

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