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Alyson N Fox, M.D.
… by the Department of Medicine. Dr. Fox's clinical practice is focused on the management of patients with a variety of … operations, protocols, outcomes and initiatives. When she is not caring for patients, she is active as a course director and educator at the Columbia …
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Glossary
… and removing carbon dioxide and waste products. Your heart is the pump that drives this process. Congenital A heart condition that is present at birth. Coronary arteries The arteries that … ventricle. Myocardium The muscle layer of the heart. It is responsible for making the heart contract. Pericardium a …
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From ASTS What’s Your Perspective? A Transplant Surgeon’s Story of Surviving COVID-19
… to come up with new strategies to solve problems. This is probably not unusual in a transplant surgeon’s mentality. … considered incurable not too long ago. Since the field is relatively new, there is still room for innovation. My routine surgeries are liver …
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Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Story - Howard Ebert
… Howard Ebert is a pancreatic cancer survivor. After being diagnosed and treated several years ago, Howard is now cancer free and leading a full and healthy life. …
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What to Expect from a Surgery Consultation
… like IPMN already established by another doctor. Our goal is to confirm that the diagnosis is correct and ensure the extent of disease has been properly … and schedule necessary tests. You can also use this site to learn what to expect and how to prepare for …
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Highest Recognition for Pediatric Trauma Center
… of the Trauma Center and chief of Pediatric Surgery. MSCH is the first and only hospital in Manhattan to receive this … Health. The American College of Surgeons review process is much more rigorous. “When it comes to acute injuries, our … and specialized care for a wide range of problems is what makes our center unique.” MSCH also participates in …
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Fecal Incontinence
… The Pelvic Floor Program conducts all testing on site, including specialized radiologic evaluation, anorectal … Surgery may help people whose fecal incontinence is caused by damage to the pelvic floor or anal sphincter. At … the latest technological advances in bowel incontinence, is a reversible treatment for patients with bowel control …
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Andrew B. Goldstone, M.D.,Ph.D.
… Andrew B. Goldstone, MD, PhD is Director of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital … where he graduated first in his class. Dr. Goldstone is also a graduate of Duke University, where he graduated … the management of heart valve disease. His long-term goal is to continue adding high-level evidence to better inform …
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The Whipple Procedure
… guides patients through the Whipple Procedure, which is also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy. This procedure is utilized for a variety of diseases of the pancreas. Learn …
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Book Publications
… liver and pancreas surgery. Included with the book is a DVD with helpful instruction in certain common exams and … The seemingly broad span of specialties in this work is also an attestation to the blurring of the lines of … Wall Street Journal , the Boston Globe , and AMEDnews.com. The Grateful Heart, Diary of a Heart Transplant By …
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Why Second Opinion?
… of those decisions may be enormous. What if this is the first time you have heard of the condition? According … Obtaining a second opinion from an experienced specialist is one valuable way you can educate yourself about your … informed patient will help you arrive at the decision that is right for you. Examples of healthcare decisions that may …
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Jeffrey L. Zitsman, MD
… at the Babies & Children's Hospital of New York. He is Board-Certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, … in the New York area list annually since 2002. Dr. Zitsman is founder and Director of the Center for Adolescent … Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. He is Principal Investigator for an FDA-approved adolescent …
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Patient Stories
… Cancer | Columbia University Department of Surgery Fibro is short for Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma, a wily … only 200 new cases diagnosed in the world each year, and is devastating for teens and young adults. When Jackson … Tsai Wouldn’t Let Liver Cancer Slow Him Down Jentai Tsai is no stranger to hard work. Coming to the US from Taiwan in …
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Treatments of Pancreatic Cancer
… as the patient's general health and additional factors. It is important to understand that each person's cancer is slightly different - even if the stages are exactly the … University Irving Medical Center, discusses when surgery is appropriate for patients with pancreatic cancer as well as …
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Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Modification
… Dietitian, Division of Digestive Disease Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United … intake Every 10 grams of fiber you eat each day, there is a 10% decreased risk of colon cancer (2). Gradually … for cancer prevention. More garlic! Eating more garlic is associated with decreased risk of colorectal cancer. (1). …
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