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Cirrhosis
… Cirrhosis is a condition in which a liver stops functioning normally … infection, or drug and alcohol abuse. Key Facts Cirrhosis is the result of progressive scarring (fibrosis) caused by … it can be managed if caught early enough. If the damage is too extensive, the only treatment is liver …
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Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer
… & Confirmation of Diagnosis If pancreatic cancer is suspected, several tests can be run to confirm the … your individual situation. Lab Tests Currently, there is no simple lab test that exists solely to diagnose early … doctor determine treatment if other evidence of cancer is found. Liver Function Test : The liver function test will …
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Glossary of Pancreatic Terms
… as the hepatopancreatic ampulla, the ampulla of Vater is formed by the union of the common bile duct and the … breaks down starch into sugar (polysaccharides). Amylase is present in human saliva, where it begins the chemical … stored in the gallbladder between meals. Upon eating, bile is discharged into the duodenum where is aids in the …
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Achalasia
… What is Achalasia? Achalasia is a rare disorder of the smooth muscle layer of the … ability to move food down the esophagus (peristalsis) is impaired, and the entry to the stomach or the lower … properly in response to swallowing. Onset of symptoms is usually gradual, with patients complaining of difficulty …
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Service Unit
… Each student is assigned to a team. At the Milstein Hospital Building, … and at the Allen Pavilion, the ALLEN team. The team is composed of chief, senior and junior residents. Your … one Senior Resident, and one or two Interns. The hierarchy is that the chief resident operates all the time but still is …
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Guide to Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
… What Is Mitral Valve Repair? Mitral valve repair is surgery that fixes a damaged mitral valve without removing … or replacing the ring around the valve (annulus). This is called an annuloplasty. It's important to have an …
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Obesity: Understanding Its Causes and Risks
… What is Obesity? Obesity is an excess of body fat, which is typically defined as a body mass index (BMI) above 30. …
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Thyroid Cancer
… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What is Thyroid Cancer? Thyroid cancer is an overgrowth of cells within the thyroid gland. These … spread determines the stages of the thyroid cancer . Where is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped …
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Pancreatectomy Surgery (Removal of the Pancreas)
… Pancreatic Surgery Team , October 2024 Pancreatectomy is the technical name for surgery to remove all or part of … In a total pancreatectomy, the entire pancreas is removed. Similar to a Whipple procedure , a portion of the … spleen may be removed as well. Because the entire pancreas is removed, the patient becomes an insulin-dependent diabetic …
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Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer & Rectal Cancer)
… Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 Colorectal cancer is a term used to describe cancers of the lower part of the digestive system, the colon and rectum. It is one of the most common and aggressive cancers, but also … the section of the digestive tract where the tumor is located What is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer is a cancer of …
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Congenital Heart Diseases
… Congenital heart disease is a general term for any defect or malformation of the heart … About one in every 100 babies in the U.S. is born with a congenital heart disease, making it the most … what causes congenital heart disease. In some cases, there is a family history of congenital heart defects, which would …
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When to Revise a Weight Loss Surgery
… happens. Weight gain a few years after bariatric surgery is often the result of personal changes. You regain because … I often tell my patients, "The shape of your stomach is less important than the shape of your mind." Obesity is a chronic disease, and while weight loss surgery can be …
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Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
… | Diagnosis | Staging | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping Why Is Pancreatic Cancer a "Silent Disease"? Pancreatic cancer is known as a "silent disease" because identifiable symptoms … doctor to discuss possible diagnoses. Jaundice Jaundice is identified primarily by your skin and the white of your …
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Aortic Aneurysm
… the body with oxygen and nutrients. An aortic aneurysm is a dilation, bulging, or ballooning of a weakened part of … in the abdominal or thoracic area where the aneurysm is located. The symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm include a … sweating, rapid heartbeat, and sudden weakness. How is an aortic aneurysm diagnosed? Since aortic aneurysm often …
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