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Our Super Specialty: Clinical Trials
… of the early feasibility phase, the Boom-IBD trial is gearing up for a pivotal study. Trial website Watch a … benign bowel strictures. The goal of this technology is to provide immediate relief via balloon dilation and … approach to antibiotic decontamination of the fistula site prior to surgery. Selected Publications Bertucci Zoccali …
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State of the Union: Colorectal Surgery in 2023
… an ostomy or a bag on the outside and the J-pouch , which is basically an internal reservoir just above the sphincter, the K-pouch is also a reservoir, but you don't go to the bathroom the … do up to the time of surgery, so not the typical overnight fast after midnight. It is a diet that doesn't end up resting …
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Our Liver Transplant Team & Locations
… LL, White Plains, NY 10601 (212) 305-3000 Rockland 26 Indian Rock Suffern, NY 10901 (212) 305-0914 New Jersey …
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Tiny Patients, Big Solutions: A Closer Look at Fetal Surgery Innovations
… with pediatric surgeon Dr. Vincent Duron Fetal surgery is a growing area of medicine that allows pediatric patients … in a box configuration to "tack up" the membranes at the site where we place the port. We think that these sutures … a vaginal birth. We perform MMC surgery between 22 and 26 weeks; the patients are born at our center on average at …
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Patient Stories
… Read more here » Stories of Hope: Ryan Finlay Ryan is a tough guy—a combat veteran and an NYPD cop. Once, on … be snatched from you in an instant. A more diabolical way is to be told by your doctor that you have cancer. Is it just … which led to the terrible diagnosis: pancreatic cancer. Fast forward to chemotherapy followed by surgery at …
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John Jones Fellows
… York Presbyterian – Allen Hospital Dr. Angel Rosario Jr. is the 11th recipient of the John Jones Research Fellowship … University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Rosario is completing his dedicated research years between his PGY3 and PGY4 clinical training. He is the inaugural Surgical Equity Fellow within the Department …
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State of the Union: Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Endocrine Surgery in 2024
… because the national society that Jenn Kuo and I belong to is called the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and one of our big pushes is actually to tell people exactly what endocrine surgery is. So, in general, we define endocrine surgery as …
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In Their Own Words: Patients Describe Their Transformations
… David "My name is David Diaz. I’m 5’6” and, not long ago, I weighed 495 … healthier than I’ve ever felt in my life. My bloodwork is excellent, I’m no longer pre-diabetic, and I’m so active … I have met the most incredible group of people on the web site who have become my family. Their support during good and …
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State of the Union Conversation: The Columbia Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD Interventional Endoscopy
… Our center manages all types of complex situations; it is our bread and butter. I think we could be called the last … Dr. Kiran I think what's wonderful about the Center is what we bring together: we take what's unique about what … I'll just tell a story. Some time ago, I looked after a 26-year-old lady who was pregnant and was thought to have …
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Risks and Rewards of Obesity Surgery
… blood clotting which could lead to an embolism. There is a 1% chance of blood clots occurring in the legs after surgery. This is usually prevented by giving the patient a blood thinner … the legs and keep the blood flowing faster in the veins, is another way of preventing clotting. Keeping the operation …
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
… Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a complex condition that occurs when the diaphragm—the … and heart and impede their development. Key Facts CDH is one of the most common congenital abnormalities, affecting approximately one in 3,000 to 5,000 babies. CDH is potentially life-threatening and can have significant …
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Thyroiditis
… terms, the suffix -itis means inflammation; thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland which may be associated … similar. In the case of thyroiditis, the thyroid gland is damaged by an inflammatory process. When thyroid cells are … they stop functioning. Without thyroid cells, the thyroid is no longer able to produce enough thyroid hormone to …
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Guide to Aortic Valve Disease
… What is the Aortic Valve? The aortic valve is one of the valves of the heart. It is normally tricuspid … the aortic valve, trauma (damage to the aorta near the site of aortic valve), and enlargement of the aorta because …
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Appendicitis & Appendectomy
… Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a pouch-like organ in … lower right side of the abdomen. Surgery for appendicitis is called an appendectomy . Key Info About 7% of Americans … will get appendicitis in their lifetimes. Laparoscopy is the surgical method of choice, which involves making small …
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At-Home Thyroid Testing Kits: What We Know...and What We Don’t. An Interview with Dr. Hyesoo Lowe
… some questions to help clarify some pros and cons. What is your view on at-home thyroid testing kits? It depends on … laboratory parameters are part of a technology that is rapidly developing. We're currently comfortable with these … for home lab testing could really change how medical care is accessed as this information is obtained. Do you have a …
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