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NYP/Columbia Establishes Esophageal Atresia Clinic
… Esophageal atresia (EA) is a congenital condition (present at birth) in which the … part of the esophagus ends in a blind pouch, and, in the most common form, the lower esophagus connects the airway … These conditions (EA and TEF) can occur separately, but most often occur together. Babies with EA, TEF, or EA-TEF …
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What We’re Reading: 11/06/20
… give yourself a few moments to breathe. ( From nytimes.com ) Yep, that’s really it. Now, it’s time for the weekend. … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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Patient successfully receives first combined COVID-19 lung transplant and triple bypass
… other thing in his history that's fairly out of ordinary is he was recently treated for prostate cancer with surgery in the summer of 2020. For most cancers, a lot of transplant centers would like to wait … medications, and supplemented with a multivitamin. “There is heart disease in my family and I do have high cholesterol, …
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Endocarditis
… About Endocarditis Endocarditis is an infection involving the valves in the heart. It is … and, if left untreated, will result in death. Endocarditis most often occurs in people who already have a damaged heart … due to the use of dirty needles. What Causes Endocarditis? Most often, endocarditis is caused by bacteria. Colonies of …
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Liver Connection
… Liver Connection is a quarterly newsletter that contains articles on all …
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Molecular Testing for Thyroid Nodules
… women by age 50 and 30% of the population overall. While most thyroid nodules are non-cancerous, between 5 and 15% are … (FNA) evaluation can reliably determine whether a nodule is benign or cancerous about 65-82% of the time. But in about … surgery (diagnostic thyroid lobectomy). After surgery, most patients are relieved to learn they do not have …
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Viral Hepatitis
… Viral hepatitis is an infection that causes liver swelling and damage. There … Key Facts Hepatitis can be caused by several viruses. The most common are named hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. When … also be spread by eating undercooked meat. This virus is most common in developing countries. Symptoms Although each …
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Heart Tumors (Cardiac Tumors)
… of Columbia’s Heart Surgery Team , May 2024 What is a cardiac tumor? A cardiac tumor is an abnormal growth of … 20-30 times more frequent than primary cardiac tumors and most commonly arise in patients with lung cancer, breast … How is a cardiac tumor detected? Cardiac tumors are most commonly diagnosed by echocardiogram (cardiac …
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Gastric Bypass Surgery: More Benefits than Weight Loss
… Gastric bypass surgery , performed for over 50 years, is one of the most common weight loss operations in the United States. … of any kind is not a cure for obesity, but it is the most effective treatment we have. Gastric bypass is one of …
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The Modern International Surgical Mission Starts Local and Stays Local
… necessary skills and resources. A commitment to research is critical to capacity building and ensures that local … really not a modern-day surgical mission. What we're about is teaching, providing resources, and providing mentorship to … That’s why we send the group in a way that they need the most, with a focus on microsurgery. Will you give us a …
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Mia's Story
… provides state-of-the-art care to children who need it most Long before Mia Sanchez was born, her doctors at … weaned off the steroid medications. Although her heart is now functioning normally, she will continue to see her pediatric cardiologist for followup. Today she is eating, growing, and is considered fully cured. Mia's team …
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Guide to Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery: FAQs
… I've heard that in the past most treatments involved general anesthesia, surgical … times. Have things changed? Yes, the nature of medicine is to continue to progress. In the last 10 years minimally … since the mid 1990's with the development and teaching of most minimally invasive vein procedures. We continue to …
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