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New Repairs for the Triscupid Valve
… Tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR) isn’t as common as MR. Yet patients with this condition have a … but many patients with severe TR have risk factors for an open procedure. Now there is new hope on the horizon … is used to cinch the valve, making the leaflets close more fully—and thereby reducing the leak. Dr. Hahn says, “We …
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Highest Recognition for Pediatric Trauma Center
… Trauma Center in Manhattan, with over 50,000 visits for sick and injured children each year. Previously Level 1 … The American College of Surgeons review process is much more rigorous. “When it comes to acute injuries, our surgical units are known for their life-saving skills, including ECMO. Yet traumatic …
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Seeing the Liver for the Trees
… of deceased donors. While living liver transplants account for only 5-7% in the U.S., the procedure thrives worldwide, … you damage any critical elements of the remnant, then you can either have a situation where the person is in big … liver diseases that afflict babies, where the liver doesn’t form properly,” says Dr. Emond. “In those cases, a parent …
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Heart Transplantation For HIV Positive Patients
… achieve success among HIV positive patients, calling for reevaluation of eligibility criteria. When Mark Sanders … months, I was mountain biking again,” he recalls. “I don’t think I would have survived much longer if I hadn’t had the … treated with powerful antibiotics, after which the device can then be re-implanted. If the surface is in a part of the …
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Minimal Access Surgery for Pediatric Patients
… MD, an expert in this field, “because this often allows for a faster recovery in children.” At NYP/Columbia, … pediatric surgeons have refined the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum. “Video assisted repair is now the … as well as thoracoscopic cases,” says Dr. Duron. For more information about minimally-invasive procedures for …
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Standardizing Protocols for the Pediatric ICU
… Children’s Hospital is currently exploring strategies for fluid resuscitation in critically ill young patients. … The Pediatric ICU provides the highest level of care for infants and children with congenital heart disease, those … other hospitals within the tri-state area, and beyond. For more information on pediatric surgery and the Pediatric ICU …
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Minimally Invasive Fix for a Complex Aneurysm
… that’s too difficult. Are you willing to try this? And can you promise to leave me with a less than a four-inch … was taken into the OR. But the procedure turned out to be more challenging than anticipated. Jerry’s heart was deviated … with a minimally invasive approach. She talked to me for hours to ease my fears, then sat with my wife while I was …
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Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
… Your Excess Weight: pounds Your BMI: Estimated Weight Loss For: Gastric Band Surgery: pounds Gastric Bypass Surgery: … pounds Banded Gastric Bypass Surgery: pounds Learn more: Gastric Band Surgery | Gastric Bypass Surgery | Gastric … who are morbidly or severely obese are at increased risk for health problems and tend to have a shortened life span. …
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World’s Most Comprehensive Care for IBD
… to retain continence after colon/rectal resection and can greatly improve patients’ quality of life. Renowned for his approach to inflammatory bowel disease and complex … York and Englewood and New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn more about the Division of Colorectal Surgery To refer a …
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Guide to Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
… About While surgery is the only treatment that can cure pancreatic cancer, many patients are inoperable … pancreatic cancer who would otherwise never have a chance for cure. The decision to use chemotherapy prior to surgery … has been created by Columbia’s Health Guide Team . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most …
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New Clinical Trial for Severe GERD
… stomach contents back up into the esophagus. Untreated, it can lead to Barrett’s esophagus , a dangerous precancerous … reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life. To learn more, go to www.LESSGERD.com … New Clinical Trial for Severe GERD …
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New Data: Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis
… Thymectomy has been used for the past 75 years in the treatment of myasthenia gravis , … at NYP/Columbia and Director, The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center, … to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the need for immunosuppressive therapy in patients with myasthenia …
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Miralax And Antibiotics Preparation For Surgery
… out the colon before colorectal surgery is helpful and can reduce the risk of infection. The cleanout we recommend … of Miralax and oral antibiotics. Please prepare for your surgery as follows: Patients taking anticoagulants … Lovenox (given as a shot twice daily), since it can be taken up to 12 hours before the procedure. This should …
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Gluten avoidance: hype or for health?
… of gluten free products in grocery stores. This is great for those with celiac disease or a diagnosed wheat allergy. … be hard to not notice your shrinking waist line. This isn’t necessarily from avoiding gluten, but from avoiding … some people may benefit from going GF, even if they don’t have celiac disease or a wheat allergy. See next week’s …
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