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Achalasia
… to move food down the esophagus (peristalsis) is impaired, and the entry to the stomach or the lower esophageal … patients complaining of difficulty swallowing both solids and liquid, often regurgitating undigested food, and occasionally having cough or other respiratory …
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Cystic Fibrosis & the Liver
… mucus to build up throughout the body. It is a chronic and usually fatal disease that can affect multiple organs, … a progressive disease that causes cells to produce a thick and sticky mucus. This results in complications in multiple organs, such as the lungs and liver. In the liver, this mucus can block the bile duct, …
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Surgery & Postoperative Care
… is over? Even though the waiting period can be long and you have lots of time to anticipate your surgery, most … the Milstein Hospital Building. They will be expecting you and will quickly take care of all the arrangements to get you admitted and on your way to surgery. After you are finished with the …
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Familial Amyloidosis & the Liver
… that can affect multiple organs throughout the body and sometimes lead to organ failure. It is caused by an … amyloidosis can damage the heart, kidneys, nervous system, and other organs. One of the only treatments for this … to complications in the heart, kidneys, nervous system, and other organs. There are over 100 possible mutations that …
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Advances in Treating Cystic Fibrosis
… causes the build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive tract. This mucus clogs the lungs, causing life-threatening lung infections, and obstructs the pancreas, impairing the ability of the … is fully accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and cares for over 175 individuals with CF every year. Nearly …
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Guide to Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
… vessels. At the Pancreas Center, we utilize chemotherapy and radiation therapy to shrink tumors and are able to offer surgery to many of the patients with … decision to use chemotherapy prior to surgery is complex and each patient is discussed in a multidisciplinary meeting …
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Hypothyroidism
… is a problem in which the thyroid is underactive and is very common, especially among women. At least 10% of … age of 50. The risk of hypothyroidism increases with age and at age 60, 17% of women and 8% of men have signs of hypothyroidism. The most common …
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Basic & Translational Research
… Division of Surgical Sciences Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Columbia Center for Translational Immunology … Professor of Surgery Division of Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery Surgical Director, Lung Transplant … in Surgery Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs and New Master’s Degree Programs Vagelos College of …
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Rectal Cancer
… system that sits between the colon (large intestine) and the anus. It shares many similarities with colon cancer and the two cancers are commonly referred to as colorectal … Colorectal cancers usually develop slowly over many years and are treatable if diagnosed early through regular …
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Esophagectomy
… a portion or the entire length of the esophagus is removed and replaced. Esophagectomy is usually used as an … surgeons perform Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE) and train surgeons around the world in MIE techniques. … esophageal cancer, MIE involves removal of the esophagus and lymph nodes. How is Esophagectomy Performed? In all …
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Aortic Repair Keeps Danny On the Run
… Danny Camaj is a real estate broker, family man and committed athlete. He’s been working out since he was 17, … running, lifting weights, playing basketball, football, and soccer. “You name the sport, I did it,” Danny says. … late 40s, Danny starting taking blood pressure medication and it made him sick, so he slowly lost ground, and stopped …
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"Thank you a thousand times over." Susan Balcirak's Letter to the CLDT
… Dr. Mercedes Martinez, Kara Ventura, Patricia Harren, and all the nurses in the PICU and Tower 4th Floor: You probably get letters like these all … you letter, but now that it is his 1-year anniversary and we can see how much he has changed, what you have done …
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Pelvic Floor Disorders
… affect the muscles, ligaments, connective tissues and nerves supporting the organs of the pelvis. For many … the tailbone (coccyx) to the pubic bone (front to back) and from one sitting bone to the other sitting bone (side to side). These muscles are normally firm and thick. Pelvic floor disorders are most often found in …
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