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A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/20/20
… Columbia is hedging its bets, and signaling loss of faith in the honor system, by requiring “gateway” testing for … managed, and thousands of our colleagues were vaccinated in a few days, accounting for a surprising proportion of all vaccinations in the State. More Pfizer supplies are on the way, and we may …
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Post-Operative Support Groups
… moderated by Lydia Linebaugh, LCSW. If you are interested in attending, please contact her at ll3678@cumc.columbia.edu … an email to ll3678@cumc.columbia.edu if you're interested in this group. Location Meeting link will be emailed 5 days … month Duodenal Switch—3rd Wednesday of every month Visit www.CornellWeightLossSurgery.org for support group topics. …
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Skin Lesion Excision
… Skin lesion excision is a procedure in which the surgeon removes a cancerous skin lesion and an … is the most serious type of skin cancer, occurring in the cells that produce pigment. Many types of benign skin … appearance of a lesion. Your surgeon will perform a biopsy in the office if the lesion is suspicious for cancer. If the …
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Microsurgery
… Before Surgery If you are a smoker, stop smoking to aid in healing. You will need a medical clearance from your … risk for surgery. Recovery You will most likely stay in the ICU for a few days post-operatively. Depending on the extent of the surgery, you may stay in the hospital from 4 days to two weeks. Your flap will be …
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John Jones Fellowship Fund
… In 2006 the John Jones Surgical Society established the John … for the 2026-2027 fellow now open Eligibility : In keeping with the Society's goal to support basic and … initiatives at the resident level, applicants should be in a recognized ACGME residency program (general surgery, …
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Penetrating Ulcer
… ulcer, is a rare condition that most commonly develops in the descending aorta. It occurs when plaque in the aorta (from atherosclerosis) forms ulcers that … echocardiography (TEE). Although classic aneurysms located in the thoracic aorta are not usually at high risk of …
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Latest News on COVID-19
… from our partner hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian, below: "In response to the current COVID-19 public health crisis, and … our top priority. We believe that taking this step now is in the best interest of all, and will help us to further … the first place new information will be available: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/information-patients You can also …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/16/20
… “Reboot” has replaced “quarantine” and “lockdown” in our daily lexicon, at least if measured by frequency of … The potential efficiencies have been staring us in the face for a year or two, but habit prevented us from … Pixels with audio don’t always match the impact of being in a room with a patient and family. We will need to figure …
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Biliary Atresia
… bile to the intestines. This causes bile to build up in the liver, which can produce scarring and eventually liver … their pregnancy. It remains a rare condition, occurring in only about one in every 15,000 live births. Symptoms Biliary atresia usually …
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Our Heritage
… of the most talented physicians at the top medical schools in the country compete for the opportunity to be a part of … can help patients obtain a second opinion and also assist in arranging necessary physical therapy, rehabilitation, and … our patients and their families. The breadth of expertise in the Department spans almost every surgical specialty and …
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Tim Sweeney’s Story: From Lung Transplant to NYC Marathon
… University Medical Center, joined patient Timothy Sweeney in running the NYC marathon. Dr. Sonett performed Timothy’s … his lung function to 20%. The pair completed the marathon in 6 hours, 48 minutes, enjoying the race immensely and … finish line to visit with Timothy’s family. “We were not in a rush, we were not competing with anyone,” says Timothy, …
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Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
… Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer located in the liver’s bile ducts, which carry bile to the small … that usually only affects those aged 50 or older. It grows in the liver’s bile ducts, which carry bile (a digestive … : This condition causes inflammation and scarring in the bile ducts, which increases the risk of cancer. …
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Melanoma Treatment
… with little to no damage to other parts of the body. In many cases, surgery to remove a melanoma can be done … recommend wide excision surgery. This is a minor procedure in which the doctor will cut out the tumor before it can grow and spread any further. This can often be done in a doctor’s office as an outpatient procedure. The …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/30/20
… of viral nucleic acid by PCR. A positive test will result in cancellation unless the urgency of the operation outweighs the additional risk of operating in a COVID-infected patient. Unfortunately, there is almost … expectations and building confidence, particularly in patients wary of Manhattan. The presence or absence of …
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