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June K Wu, MD
… June Wu, is a pediatric plastic surgeon/craniofacial surgeon. She is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at CUIMC … most of these conditions currently have no cure. Dr. Wu is a Co-Director of the NYP/Columbia University Irving …
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Parathyroid Surgery (Parathyroidectomy)
… 2026 Parathyroid surgery, also called a parathyroidectomy, is a procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid … — a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism — surgery is often the most effective treatment. Key Info The … There will often be a little swelling around the incision site for a few weeks after the operation. A small amount of …
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Paraganglioma
… and amount of energy available to the body. Adrenaline is the most common and well-known catecholamine. The adrenal … extra adrenaline in response to stress. This increase is known as the "fight or flight response"—i.e. the body is ready to fight or run. Paragangliomas are rare tumors that …
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Cirrhosis
… Cirrhosis is a condition in which a liver stops functioning normally … infection, or drug and alcohol abuse. Key Facts Cirrhosis is the result of progressive scarring (fibrosis) caused by … it can be managed if caught early enough. If the damage is too extensive, the only treatment is liver …
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Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer
… & Confirmation of Diagnosis If pancreatic cancer is suspected, several tests can be run to confirm the … your individual situation. Lab Tests Currently, there is no simple lab test that exists solely to diagnose early … doctor determine treatment if other evidence of cancer is found. Liver Function Test : The liver function test will …
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Glossary of Pancreatic Terms
… as the hepatopancreatic ampulla, the ampulla of Vater is formed by the union of the common bile duct and the … breaks down starch into sugar (polysaccharides). Amylase is present in human saliva, where it begins the chemical … stored in the gallbladder between meals. Upon eating, bile is discharged into the duodenum where is aids in the …
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Achalasia
… What is Achalasia? Achalasia is a rare disorder of the smooth muscle layer of the … ability to move food down the esophagus (peristalsis) is impaired, and the entry to the stomach or the lower … properly in response to swallowing. Onset of symptoms is usually gradual, with patients complaining of difficulty …
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Service Unit
… Each student is assigned to a team. At the Milstein Hospital Building, … and at the Allen Pavilion, the ALLEN team. The team is composed of chief, senior and junior residents. Your … one Senior Resident, and one or two Interns. The hierarchy is that the chief resident operates all the time but still is …
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Guide to Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
… What Is Mitral Valve Repair? Mitral valve repair is surgery that fixes a damaged mitral valve without removing … or replacing the ring around the valve (annulus). This is called an annuloplasty. It's important to have an …
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Obesity: Understanding Its Causes and Risks
… What is Obesity? Obesity is an excess of body fat, which is typically defined as a body mass index (BMI) above 30. …
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Thyroid Cancer
… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What is Thyroid Cancer? Thyroid cancer is an overgrowth of cells within the thyroid gland. These … spread determines the stages of the thyroid cancer . Where is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped …
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Pancreatectomy Surgery (Removal of the Pancreas)
… Pancreatic Surgery Team , October 2024 Pancreatectomy is the technical name for surgery to remove all or part of … In a total pancreatectomy, the entire pancreas is removed. Similar to a Whipple procedure , a portion of the … spleen may be removed as well. Because the entire pancreas is removed, the patient becomes an insulin-dependent diabetic …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/17/20
… Some high points from meetings this morning: The virus is spreading rapidly, reflected in accelerating numbers of … (mostly the former). In case you had any doubt, this is serious. As I suggested yesterday, quarantine policy is changing. Exposed health care workers should keep working …
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Congenital Heart Diseases
… Congenital heart disease is a general term for any defect or malformation of the heart … About one in every 100 babies in the U.S. is born with a congenital heart disease, making it the most … what causes congenital heart disease. In some cases, there is a family history of congenital heart defects, which would …
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