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Aortic Valve Disease FAQs
… valve repairs/ aortic surgeries do you do every year? This is an essential question, as practice makes perfect. Cardiac surgery is no different than any other technical field, the number of … each year at NYP/Columbia's Aortic Surgery Program. What is the cause of my aortic disease? There are a variety of …
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The Case for Overlapping Procedures
… Outcomes Research at NYP/Columbia , stresses that there is a big difference between overlapping and concurrent … to do them. "An important question not directly addressed is whether informed consent should be required for overlap. An unstated implication of the Mayo report is that overlap is simply another part of surgical routine …
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Guide to Breast Surgeries & Procedures
… and know what to expect from each. Key Info Surgery is one of the primary methods of diagnosing and treating … tumors through advanced stage cancer. Biopsy A biopsy is a diagnostic procedure, which means it helps identify the … involve the removal of a small amount of tissue, which is then examined by a pathologist for signs and traits of …
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Aortic Valve Repair and the Ross Procedure
… blood thinners or early reoperation. One such procedure is known as the David procedure, in which the aortic valve … regurgitation in appropriate patients. The Ross Procedure is a surgical option for children and young adults with … aortic valve operation, a diseased aortic valve (which is either leaking or stenotic) is removed and the patient’s …
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Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes How Is Thyroid Cancer Diagnosed? Most people who are eventually … starts with an evaluation of this nodule. The first step is a medical history and physical exam from a medical … tests for thyroid cancer may follow. A thyroid biopsy is used to confirm the diagnosis of thyroid cancer. What …
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State of the Union: Liver Care Today
… in the treatment of liver disease? Well, the huge change is viral hepatitis treatment . Hepatitis C used to be a poor … new medications for hepatitis C have been discovered. It is no longer a threat—we have a cure. I started doing liver … happened violently. How has the medication changed things? Is this something you would take before and potentially after …
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State of the Union: Breast Care Today
… bit more? What can patients expect? I think the key thing is that we understand surgery can be painful for some … from the patient's perspective. Right, right, it is! I think there is this thought process that if you have surgery, “make sure …
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Gallbladder Disease
… names, depending on which part of the biliary system is affected. Some of the common variations include: … small intestine. What are the causes? Gallbladder disease is caused by stone formation and blockage of the biliary … responding to movement of the gallstone(s). How is it diagnosed? Initial diagnosis is performed with an …
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Vascular Access: Creating and Protecting Dialysis Patients’ Lifelines
… machine, and returning it back to the body. Today dialysis is a life-saving option for over 600,000 people in the U.S., … of several treatments per week. That number of patients is growing due the rising incidence of diabetes, which can … of kidney failure, every dialysis patient must have what is called vascular access. As the National Institute of …
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Anal Fissure
… division of the internal sphincter for fissure disease, is highly effective. Other novel muscle-sparing alternatives … will discuss these possibilities with you. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who … treatment options. What are Anal Fissures? A fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus. Like external …
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Parathyroid Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
… your surgeon will perform a nerve block so your neck area is numbed. With local anesthesia, mild sedatives will be … are essentially taking a nap during the operation. This is like the "twilight" anesthesia given during colonoscopy. … breathing. The amount of post-op nausea and grogginess is about the same for both local and general anesthesia. …
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Thyroid Cancer Types
… Cancer Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Lymphoma What Is The Difference Between Differentiated and … look much like thyroid cells under a microscope. What is Papillary Thyroid Cancer? Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for …
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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR)
… Team , May 2025 Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is a surgical procedure to repair and strengthen the … hernia repair surgeries. An abdominal (ventral) hernia is a tear in the muscles of the abdomen that allows the … who have undergone multiple abdominal surgeries. What is Abdominal Wall Reconstruction? Abdominal wall …
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Connective Tissue Disease (Including Marfan Syndrome)
… and environmental exposure. Because connective tissue is located through the entire body, connective tissue … tissues significantly affect the aorta because the aorta is exposed to high shear stress, or pressure from the … break the aorta (a type A Dissection). The second site of chaos is at the end of the aortic arch, where blood …
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Anal Fistula
… What is an Anal Fistula? An anal fistula is an abnormal connection or tunnel between two areas in the … anorectal region. The most common cause of anal fistulas is from a blocked mucus gland at the anorectal junction. The …
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