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Fetal and Neonatal Surgery
… a multidisciplinary team of specialists. However, they can also be lifesaving. Purpose Fetal and neonatal surgery … range from minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures to more invasive open surgery techniques. Fetal Surgical … these procedures come with a variety of potential risks for both the baby and mother. In addition to surgical …
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Stories of Hope: Alexander Vasquez
… For as long as he could remember, Alexander Vasquez struggled … was closer to home. And to hear Alex tell it, he couldn’t be any happier. “I love Lawrence Hospital – I love … in order to let others know that if they are obese, they can change their lives too. “Before my surgery, I was in …
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Vascular Access: Creating and Protecting Dialysis Patients’ Lifelines
… For decades, patients with failing kidneys have been … is growing due the rising incidence of diabetes, which can cause kidney failure, as well as other factors such as … small or clotted to create an AV fistula. AV grafts mature more quickly than fistulas (two to three weeks, rather than …
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… Something’s gone wrong! For some reason, the page you were looking for isn’t here. While we try to diagnose the problem, here are some … our doctor directory Want to know about the services we can offer you? See all our surgical specialties Have a …
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Reconstructive Care at Columbia
… disease, tumors, or other causes. Reconstructive surgery can improve the function and appearance of a body part. Some … Care : We provide comprehensive reconstructive care for both adults and children. In fact, we have one of the … communities across Asia and South America. Jarrod T. Bogue, MD | (212) 305-3103 Dr. Bogue completed his plastic …
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Toddler Thriving a Year After Heart Transplant
… Jordan was placed on a special heart-lung machine for infants, known as ECMO, to help support his heart while a suitable donor was sought. More than 100 doctors labored to keep him alive, monitoring … fight the infection. "The signs and symptoms of rejection can mimic those of infection," says Dr. Lamour. The boy's …
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10th Annual Muzzi Invitational, Celebrating Ten Years of Cancer Prevention and Research
… to cope with the death anniversary of a loved one. For Sue Mirza, it is hard to fathom that 10 years has passed … 48,960 people annually will receive the same diagnosis and more than 80% will loose their lives to pancreatic cancer. In … information provided below. Email: monique.stehle@ulyss.com Phone: 212-455-6237 For more information about the Muzzi …
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Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation
… . Key Facts Intestinal and multivisceral transplantation can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as … be treated any other way. This means that the only way for them to have a functioning gastrointestinal tract is to … taken for the rest of their lives so that their bodies don’t reject their donor organs. If this medication is not taken …
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Spider Veins
… minimal symptoms may also be a cause of cosmetic concern for patients. Spider veins are small red, blue or purple … for Spider Veins Cosmetically unappealing spider veins can be treated by a minimally invasive treatment that uses … injection of chemicals. This technique has been used for more than 50 years. During sclerotherapy, a small needle (one …
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Thyroid Biopsy Clinic
… highly efficient model reduces the typical weeks-long wait for FNA biopsies to a single day. Our on-site cytopathologist can offer immediate evaluation, eliminating the need for … and save people the possibility of repeat visits to obtain more samples. Results are typically available in 2-3 days. …
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)
… wide, between the ribs. This single cut serves as a port for both traditional surgical instruments and the … wall. Through this single, small incision, the surgeon can perform biopsies or resections of pulmonary tissue, as well as more intensive procedures such as chest wall reconstruction. …
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Meeting the next generation of challenges
… Babies born with heart defects are now more likely to be successfully treated and grow into healthy … Yet this has created a new set of challenges: how to care for the first-generation who had childhood surgeries for congenital heart disease. These patients face problems …
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Botox Injection
… that cause wrinkles, giving the skin a smoother and more refreshed appearance. Botox injections are the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure for both men and women. Botox is also used to treat … a type of bacteria that, if consumed in large doses, can cause a nerve disorder called botulism. However, the …
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Peripheral Arterial Disease
… that affects up to 35% of Americans. Atherosclerosis can cause narrowing of any of the arteries throughout the … and can occur in the arteries in the (the legs), or more infrequently in the arms. When it occurs in the legs and … as carotid artery disease and heart disease. Risk factors for lower extremity arterial occlusive disease include family …
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Chin Surgery
… to alter the appearance of the chin and give the face a more balanced look. Using surgical implants or by reducing … the area to a more comfortable size, a mentoplasty can give men and women the jawline they have always wanted … with other procedures to maximize the desired effect. For example, patients who choose to have a rhinoplasty …
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