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S. Sunghyun Yoon, MD
… Dr. Yoon is a national and international expert in the treatment of patients with sarcomas and other soft tissue tumors, …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/29/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … they can see if PPE is provided for those who don’t have their own. They will see our staff, MDs, and extenders …
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Angioplasty
… as arteries diseased with atherosclerotic plaque in other parts of the body. The procedure involves threading a catheter with …
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Coping with Pancreatic Cancer
… | Staging | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer requires a patient to adapt to many life changes. The disease is accompanied by a wide range of new, and … these symptoms can cause distress and may lead to a poorer quality of life. A strong support system, including family, …
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Ulcerative Colitis
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 About … colitis, modeling of operative strategy, surgical quality, outcomes and quality of life promotes a balanced …
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Myocarditis
… Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle, usually as a result of other generalized … by viruses, such as the coxsackievirus, type B. In certain parts of the world (and previously in the United States), TB …
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How to Find the Right Surgeon for YOU: A Conversation with Dr. James Lee
… Navigating health care options can feel like both the most important and the most complex task people undergo … issue. Especially when surgery is involved, a few pieces of information may be helpful. Who better to offer these … research that? Is it okay to just ask your surgeon about their numbers? Absolutely. Ask your surgeon. Any surgeon who …
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Pelvic Floor Program
… Pelvic floor disorders affect the lives of over 28 million Americans, yet relatively few receive … Our program offers care to resolve symptoms and restore quality of life for patients with pelvic floor issues. Our …
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CIOR Faculty
… MS, Msc, FRCS, FACS, Director Dr. Kiran brings a wealth of expertise in outcomes studies, having directed the research section of the Department of Surgery at … looks forward to integrating patient care, research, and quality metrics and to streamlining research workflow …
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New Help for Children with Congenital Heart Disease in New Jersey
… Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital are collaborating with the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (CHoNJ) to … when necessary, to make sure they have the highest quality of life.” In addition to Dr. Bacha, the …
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Pediatric Surgery at Columbia
… Here to Meet the Needs of All Children When your child needs surgery, only the top … medical subspecialties to deliver a level of service and quality that marks us as one of the top programs in the …
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Columbia Colorectal Care in New Jersey
… Columbia offers the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments for … an emphasis on providing excellent care while maintaining quality of life. We are proud to offer the same experience and …
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How Close Is Xenotransplantation, Really?
… By Natalie Chang “Xenotransplantation is the future, and always will be.” The quote is attributed to … some, it’s a rather humorous allusion to the improbability of successfully transplanting animal organs into human … electively and it becomes an elective procedure. You can quality control your donor. You don't have to wait for …
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Thrombophlebitis
… to inflammation and blood clot (thrombus) formation in the veins close to the skin’s surface (called the superficial … condition is generally caused by irritation to the lining of the vein. Some common reasons for this are infections and … it can also occur in the arms or, more rarely, in other parts of the body. There is a very small risk of the blood …
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