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Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 Hereditary … run in families, those who test positive should encourage their relatives to consider genetic testing as well. Next …
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Heart Conditions & Treatments
… We’ve put together guides to help you learn about the heart, understand heart disease, and explore the … form . Heart Overviews About the Heart – an overview of the parts of the heart and how they work Approaches to Heart …
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Thomas C. King Surgical Education Fellowship
… About the Fellowship The Thomas C. King Surgical Education … and research. Fellows work under the mentorship of Dr. Cary Aarons, Vice Chair for Education and Program … and education research while allowing fellows to tailor their experience based on individual interests. Past fellows …
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Heart Failure, Transplant & VAD Care
… have to navigate a life-threatening condition without the care of trusted experts. We have over 30 years of experience … far exceeding other hospitals . A Commitment to Quality We measure the quality of care we deliver to you not …
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Follow-Up Care After Lung Transplantation
… Clinic Visits, Blood Work and Other Testing Before leaving the hospital, you will receive a schedule of follow-up clinic visits for lab tests and checkups. The … to tell us whom to contact in case of emergency, including their name, address, and phone and beeper numbers. Contacting …
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Ventricular Septal Defect
… ventricular septal defect (VSD) is an opening, or hole, in the muscular wall, or septum, separating the two lower chambers of the heart, known as the right and left ventricles. This … When oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood mix, the overall quality of oxygenation in the blood drops, which can lead to …
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Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
… thyroid cancer, is very rare and makes up only 1 to 2% of all thyroid cancers. Anaplastic thyroid cancer is more … can degenerate and turn into anaplastic thyroid cancer. The main risk factors for anaplastic cancer include an age … is important to decide how best to improve the patient's quality of life and make their remaining days as comfortable …
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Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery
… Columbia’s Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery is dedicated to leading the field of pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and endocrine surgery through top-quality clinical care, academic excellence, and pioneering … Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery …
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Division of Pediatric Surgery
… and hernias to rare and complex diseases. Operating out of NewYork-Presbyterian’s Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital on the main CUIMC campus, we offer several top-ranking programs … research, and offer as many patients as possible access to quality care. We rely on donations from both individuals and …
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Turmeric, Curcumin, and Cancer: What’s the Research?
… a very mild bitter and spicy flavor, often found ground in the spices section of your grocery store. As one of the main spices found in … and may improve certain aspects of the patient’s quality of life. While it may be too soon to run to your … Turmeric, Curcumin, and Cancer: What’s the Research? …
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Complex & High Risk Cardiac Surgery at Columbia
… high-risk heart surgery, you might feel like you’re out of options. But at Columbia, we regularly take on cases no … mortality (based on a risk calculation system from the Society of Thoracic Surgery ) Multiple cardiac surgeries … a treatment strategy that maximizes chance of survival and quality of life. A full range of treatment options, …
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Craniofacial Surgery
… several surgical procedures used to correct issues with the head, skull, face and neck. What are the benefits of craniofacial surgery? Craniofacial surgery reconstructs … team can help. Our Columbia Surgeons provide the highest quality of craniofacial surgery care at the Cleft and …
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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR)
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team , May 2025 Abdominal wall … like an abdominal hernia can have a severe impact on quality of life. AWR can help: Restore core strength and …
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From NYP’s Health Matters: New York’s First Heart-Lung-Liver Transplant Recipient Reflects on Her Second Chance at Life
… transplant team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia performed the state’s first heart, double lung, and liver transplant. … in her 50 th birthday with a joyous serenade from a group of nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving … another chance.” “What makes NewYork-Presbyterian special is that you can’t have a successful triple transplant unless …
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More than 30 Columbia Surgeons Named New York’s Super Doctors
… Center have delivered care you can rely on. We combine unmatched experience and world-class expertise to set the standard for patient-focused treatment. Patients from all … deliver. More than 30 doctors from Columbia's Department of Surgery have been named as 2024 Super Doctors, according …
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