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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: 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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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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Anal Fissure
… division of the internal sphincter for fissure disease, is highly effective. Other novel muscle-sparing alternatives … will discuss these possibilities with you. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who … treatment options. What are Anal Fissures? A fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus. Like external …
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Parathyroid Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
… your surgeon will perform a nerve block so your neck area is numbed. With local anesthesia, mild sedatives will be … are essentially taking a nap during the operation. This is like the "twilight" anesthesia given during colonoscopy. … breathing. The amount of post-op nausea and grogginess is about the same for both local and general anesthesia. …
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Thyroid Cancer Types
… Cancer Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Lymphoma What Is The Difference Between Differentiated and … look much like thyroid cells under a microscope. What is Papillary Thyroid Cancer? Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for …
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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR)
… Team , May 2025 Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is a surgical procedure to repair and strengthen the … hernia repair surgeries. An abdominal (ventral) hernia is a tear in the muscles of the abdomen that allows the … who have undergone multiple abdominal surgeries. What is Abdominal Wall Reconstruction? Abdominal wall …
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Connective Tissue Disease (Including Marfan Syndrome)
… and environmental exposure. Because connective tissue is located through the entire body, connective tissue … tissues significantly affect the aorta because the aorta is exposed to high shear stress, or pressure from the … break the aorta (a type A Dissection). The second site of chaos is at the end of the aortic arch, where blood …
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Anal Fistula
… What is an Anal Fistula? An anal fistula is an abnormal connection or tunnel between two areas in the … anorectal region. The most common cause of anal fistulas is from a blocked mucus gland at the anorectal junction. The …
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Cushing's Syndrome
… Surgery Team , October 2024 About Cushing's syndrome is a disease in which the body makes too much cortisol. Cortisol is a steroid that is made by the adrenal glands. Cortisol is necessary for …
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Melanoma Treatment
… Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that often presents itself as moles, … procedures to non-surgical therapies. When melanoma is treated early, it can usually be removed. Key Facts Surgery is often the preferred treatment for early-stage melanoma …
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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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