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Spider Veins
… skin level and somewhat deeper than spider veins. There is no health risk regarding cosmetic veins, but they may be … treatment that uses focused microwave energy. This method is appropriate for spider veins that are too small for … Delivered through a very fine needle, the microwave energy is extremely precise in the way it targets these tiny …
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How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon
… are more complex and involve various factors. Obesity is a significant risk factor for DVT during air travel. … to flying over 4 to 6 hours, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is of particular concern. DVT is a vascular condition in which a blood clot forms in a …
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Jennifer R. DeFazio, MD
… Jennifer DeFazio, MD, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon. She treats a broad range of pediatric conditions and is especially interested in the surgical management of … disease and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). She is also part of the Bowel Management Program. …
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"Thank you a thousand times over." Susan Balcirak's Letter to the CLDT
… I always meant to send a thank you letter, but now that it is his 1-year anniversary and we can see how much he has changed, what you have done for us is even more meaningful. We were given words of encouragement … to. We were afraid to be too hopeful. Now Dean truly is a normal little boy. He is a good size and growing fast, a …
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Premier Center for the Treatment of Diaphragm Disorders
… For most of us, breathing is a reflex, requiring little or no thought. It’s something … more room for them to inflate. When the diaphragm is impaired or paralyzed, breathing becomes labored, … one side may have a 50 percent reduction.” The good news is that safe and minimally invasive surgical procedures can …
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Manometry
… procedure in which a thin tube with a sensitive probe is inserted through the nose, into the throat and esophagus. The patient is asked to swallow several times. Muscle contractions in the … the esophagus are analyzed at several points as the tube is slowly pulled back through the esophagus. …
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Educational Curriculum: Didactics and Conferences
… below. Thomas C. King (TCK) Conference The TCK conference is the primary resident teaching conference and covers … a multidisciplinary fashion. The goal of each presentation is to perform a root cause analysis of complications and … and science. Morbidity & Mortality Conference M&M is held 2-3 times each month and is an active forum for …
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Clinical Training: PGY2
… The PGY2 year at Columbia is primarily considered the consult year. PGY2s become "the … Consult rotations repeats predictably every two weeks and is set up as 24-hour shifts every other day with every other … decision making. Acute Care Surgery Operative This PGY2 is partnered with a PGY4 to perform all daytime operations on …
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Pulmonary Embolic Disease
… A pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening blockage of the lung’s blood supply, … called pulmonary hypertension. An acute pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage of the blood vessels feeding the lungs, … can break them up quickly. Clot-dissolving medication is only used in life-threatening situations because side …
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Guide to Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
… About While surgery is the only treatment that can cure pancreatic cancer, many … cure. The decision to use chemotherapy prior to surgery is complex and each patient is discussed in a multidisciplinary meeting by the surgeons, …
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Hospital Services and Amenities
… an integral part of the surgical care team, and our goal is to ensure our patients' return to the highest possible … filling out an Advanced Directive. An Advanced Directive is verbal or written instructions made by you in advance of … signing a form called a Health Care Proxy. A Living Will is a written document that expresses in advance your specific …
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Which Diagnostic Tests are Commonly Performed in the Evaluation Process?
… and Urine Testing There will be many blood tests. One is performed to determine the presence of the HIV antibody; … EKG and Chest X-Ray An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a method for recording the electrical activity of the … Test By walking on a treadmill until a target heart rate is achieved, or until your heart disease forces you to stop, …
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Gastric Balloons
… The Orbera™ Balloon , approved in the U.S. in August 2015, is an endoscopically (scope through the mouth) placed saline … by the FDA for placement for up to six months. The balloon is placed by highly experienced gastrointestinal endoscopists … The estimated length of the outpatient procedure is 20-40 minutes. No later than six months after placement, …
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Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis
… it remains one of the toughest cancers to treat. Here is some important information about the prognosis of … The overall five-year survival rate for Pancreatic cancer is 7.2% Looking only at pancreatic cancers that have not … pancreas (called “Localized” Cancers), the survival rate is 27.1%. For cancers that have spread, but only to nearby …
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Portal Hypertension
… Portal hypertension is elevated blood pressure in the portal vein, which carries blood to the liver. It is caused by a blockage in blood flow to the liver, usually … and other complications. Key Facts Portal hypertension is most often caused by cirrhosis, which can block the blood …
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