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Lung Transplant Surgery

… fibrosis), then both lungs must be transplanted. This is because the anti-rejection medications … problems following a double lung transplant because it is a longer and more complex surgery. Therefore, they do … In the case of a single lung transplant, the lung that is most damaged is the one that is transplanted. This is …

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Melanoma

… Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the cells that produce melanin, which gives skin its color. It is one of the most common cancers. If it’s caught early, it … growth, leading to abnormal or uncontrolled growth. This is most often caused by damage from ultraviolet (UV) …

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State of the Union: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2020

… are different from reconstructive surgery? Plastic surgery is sort of the umbrella term. It comes from the Greek term … like they're plastic! What's very challenging for patients is, of course, the marketing is way ahead of the science. People use expensive words so …

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Duties & Responsibilities

… one Senior Resident, and one or two Interns. The hierarchy is that the chief resident operates much of the time but still is ultimately responsible, along with the patient's attending … Surgery (ALLEN) Although the Allen Pavilion rotation is known as a less intense service, students there sometimes …

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Finding a Thyroid, Parathyroid, or Endocrine Surgeon

… can pile on yet additional stressors. The aim of this post is to help you navigate your decision, by pointing out some … results in a more actionable list of considerations. It is important to remember to look for the surgeon who is right … to deal with it right away. On the other hand, an off-site ambulatory clinic or private practice may not offer that …

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The Living Donor Advocate Team

… organs and save the lives of those most in need. But it is also a large decision that can come with life-altering … risks. The purpose of the Living Donor Advocate Team is to inform potential donors about every aspect of the … Liver Transplantation A living donor liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver …

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Should I try a Low-FODMAP diet?

… bowel habits, and abdominal pain. The low-FODMAPs diet is one of the hottest topics in digestive health since it … may even be effective in other digestive disorders. What is the low-FODMAP diet? The low-FODMAP diet is an elimination diet that involves removing high-FODMAP …

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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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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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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: 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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