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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
… cholangitis is a chronic disease that slowly damages the liver. It begins by causing inflammation within the bile … which leads to progressive scarring that blocks the flow of bile. This can result in further damage, such as … damage makes it hard to absorb adequate nutrients from their food. Stent : These are used to treat blocked bile …
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Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program
… option that can dramatically improve their health and quality of life. At Columbia University Irving Medical … program for children and adolescents offers the latest advances in surgical and post-transplant …
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Following The Dietary Guidelines for Americans May Reduce Your Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
… Deborah Gerszberg, RD, CNSC, CDN Clinical Nutritionist , The Pancreas Center Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Over 44,000 people will … from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study to evaluate diet quality based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, …
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Our Super Specialty: Wound & Ostomy Care
… The Global Center has developed a home grown brand of abdominal and perineal wound care and ostomy management … been told they have none. Program Highlights A Focus on Quality of Life The Global Center is focused on delivering …
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team , May 2025 A nose job … procedure is best for adults who would like to improve their appearance or correct a breathing issue. Because best …
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Tips For Family & Friends After Heart Surgery
… Open heart surgery affects not only the patient but family and friends, too. That is why you are an important part of the healing process. Patients, family members, and friends … patients are more susceptible to infection during their recovery. Recognize that in addition to your loved one, …
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Pediatric Heart Surgery at Columbia
… that may benefit from surgery, we’re here to help. The Congenital Heart Center at Columbia is one of the nation’s best programs for treating complex heart … to adolescence and adulthood, we'll be there every step of their journey, providing the treatment and support they need …
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Staying Healthy After Liver Transplant
… for a chest x-ray. Because Beverly’s stomach hurt, the hospital took another picture and found a tumor on her … and Transplantation, where she received a diagnosis of liver cancer―and learned that this is a silent illness, … disease―even after they have controlled or been cured of their first one. “Maintaining a healthy lifestyle after …
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Revisional Bariatric Surgery
… The Center for Weight loss Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is a leader in the field of revisional bariatric surgery. Surgeons at the Center are … the 50% excess weight loss Stories & Perspectives In Their Own Words: Patients Describe Their Transformations Next …
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Parathyroid Surgery (Parathyroidectomy)
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Parathyroid Surgery Team , February, 2026 Parathyroid surgery, also called a parathyroidectomy, is a procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid … The surgeon decides which gland(s) to remove based on their size, color, and texture. Minimally Invasive …
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What We’re Reading: 04/24/20
… Continuing to lead with news around COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. Here are a few highlights from the week that we … follow— Daily COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery Sticking with what works; the … The story starts with the ritual act of a couple putting their child to bed. The couple suddenly finds themselves in …
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Call Schedule
… Frequency of call occasionally varies, but is usually every fourth day. The students on-call work with the night care team, covering … other than the specific ones commonly treated by their team. Additional tasks when on call include fever …
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Biliary Atresia
… Biliary atresia is a rare condition that prevents the liver from draining bile to the intestines. This causes … there are several surgical treatments. Causes The causes of biliary atresia are still not well understood. Researchers … it been linked to any medications mothers may take during their pregnancy. It remains a rare condition, occurring in …
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FAQs & More
… Application Process How do I apply? The Program only accepts applications through the Electronic … September. In addition, we participate in the Main Match of the National Residency Matching Program . When should I … New York, NY 10032 Medical Students Medical Students in their 3rd and 4th year who are enrolled at Columbia …
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Red Flags
… The field of general surgery works on a very strict hierarchy, so it … observe those around him or her in order to determine what is appropriate and expected behavior. Students are encouraged to discuss treatment plans and voice their opinions. Validate other person's opinions and do not …
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