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Stories of Hope: Karla Scherne-Hugerth
… June 5, 2002 was a very special day for me because my first granddaughter was born. That evening, however, I received a call from my oncologist asking if I was alone. I … such as pancreatitis and high fevers, but today my life is wonderful and I truly consider myself a walking miracle. …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/06/20
… The single greatest preoccupation of our restart efforts is how to create the safest possible environment for our patients and ourselves. That preoccupation implies … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Connected for Life
… word about organ donation. While scarcity of organ donors is a critical problem nation-wide, especially low numbers of … University Medical Center. "If people died while waiting for heart surgery or other life-saving medical treatments, it … highlights groundbreaking research and how professional sports teams from our area and celebrities are helping to …
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Pectus Excavatum and Tyler’s Road to Finding Breath and Balance
… shaped his childhood and ultimately led him to New York for life-changing surgery. He had pectus excavatum , a … indentation." Growing up, Tyler wasn't allowed to play sports or engage in the typical childhood activities that … him to seek medical care. "He said, ‘I think this is something you should get checked out,’" Tyler says. This …
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Caracas to Santo Domingo: Creating Access to Pediatric Liver Transplant from the Ground, Up
… to bring her very sick child from Caracas to the U.S. for a living liver transplant . Living liver transplant is a procedure that uses a segment of the liver from a living … the child in the U.S., prompting Dr. Kato to say: “Maybe I can find somebody and we can do the transplant in Caracas.” …
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COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20
… of Antelope Valley wildflowers. In her own words: “It is truly amazing what has been done in the ORICU - I am … money after passing around a napkin on which he’d written “For sale: Baby shoes, never worn.” The Times didn’t do badly, … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Mitral Valve Surgery Program
… If you have been diagnosed with mitral valve disease, you understand the impact it can … (212) 305-8312 or use our appointment request form . What Is Mitral Valve Disease? Mitral valve disease is any … valve forces the heart to work harder to compensate for the reduction in blood flow. Over time, mitral valve …
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Neurosurgery's Lead NP Shares Her Breast Cancer Story
… the ranks to serve as Columbia Neurosurgery’s lead NP for its Cerebrovascular Division . Working with patients is something that suited Gaby’s inquisitive and caring … team when your intuition tells you something is wrong. I am forever grateful to Dr. Wiechmann for listening to me …
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Reflections of a Living Liver Donor
… In July 2009, I was a liver donor to my 21 year old daughter, Jen, whose … watching Jen resume her life in continued good health, it is easier to write the story. Our story begins in January … one of the doctors informed me that they were readying her for transport to another hospital because they believed she …
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Tim Sweeney’s Story: From Lung Transplant to NYC Marathon
… the race immensely and feeling strong. They stopped for about 20 minutes at mile 16 to visit with Dr. Sonett’s … “It was an amazing, incredible experience. It felt like a 26.2-mile standing ovation, and Dr. Sonett was my biggest … he says. “My transplant was so successful that I never once felt my lungs during the race,” says Timothy. …
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)
… Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS) is a minimally invasive surgery that involves accessing the … wide, between the ribs. This single cut serves as a port for both traditional surgical instruments and the … perform these procedures, which involved opening the chest with a sternal saw or mechanically spreading apart the ribs …
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Dr. Edvard Skripochnik Named New Chief of Vascular Surgery for Westchester
… Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester. "As I step into the role of Chief of Vascular and Endovascular … Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, my goal is to blend innovative vascular care with a compassionate, … Endovascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester for 14 years. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that …
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Resources & More
… Transplantation Pre-Transplant Evaluation Waiting for Transplantation Lung Transplant Surgery Post-Transplant … Follow-Up Care Exercise Program Staying in Touch with Your Transplant Team Immunosuppression and Organ … Tinsley, Cystic Fibrosis Activist Lung Transplant Program for Seniors Life after Ex-Vivo Lung Transplant Medical …
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Stories of Hope: Sarah Bennett
… of Hope" has only really just started. On July 1, 2014, I went to the local emergency room with severe back and … you say. I left the ER and was told to call the GI for a follow up. I met with the GI the very next day and was … of this cancer called, Cholangiocarcinoma. Dr. Kluger is the doctor you want on your side. He has the traits …
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Umbilical Hernias: Guide to Symptoms & Treatment
… What is an umbilical hernia? A hernia is defined as a weakness in … the hernia closes after childhood but can open back up for many reasons. This can occur from repeated stress and … for at least 2 weeks. Avoid squats for 4-6 weeks. Avoid sports involving sudden movements (tennis, golf, soccer, etc) …
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