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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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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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Cystic Fibrosis & the Liver
… Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes mucus to build up throughout the body. It is a chronic and usually fatal disease that can affect … where it may produce cirrhosis. Key Facts Cystic fibrosis is a progressive disease that causes cells to produce a thick …
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Our Team
… in minimally invasive bariatric and general surgery. He is known as one of the early adopters of the gastric sleeve technique and is among the most experienced surgeons in the New York area … MD – Bariatric and General Surgery Makram Gedeon, MD, is a double board-certified bariatric and colorectal surgeon …
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The Hospitals: Overview
… Columbia University Irving Medical Center The primary site of the residency, Columbia University Irving Medical Center is located on a 20-acre site in Upper Manhattan. Formerly … area. The opportunity to work with under-served patients is one of the great strengths of the residency program. Our …
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