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Multidisciplinary Care for Complex Congenital Syndromes

… young patients.” "Children with Williams syndrome suffer from a number of morbidities related to a defect in their … surgery soon after birth to separate the respiratory tract from the digestive tract and establish continuity of the … changes in the esophagus. Our goal is to keep them from developing serious problems like this later in life.” …

Last Modified: 11/20/2023 - 11:28

Vascular Access: Creating and Protecting Dialysis Patients’ Lifelines

… or dialysis for short – the process of removing the blood from the body, filtering it through a machine, and returning … Once the AV fistula or graft is in place, his job is far from done: ongoing maintenance of the access is crucial to … through steps including Not allowing anyone to draw blood from the arm where the access is located Have kidney function …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Single Incision Surgery: No Scars, Faster Recovery for Colorectal Patients

… invasive procedures to help individuals suffering from a range of challenging, painful, and life-limiting … Invasive Surgery). With these techniques, we have moved from a foot-long incision to remove the bowel to a single … as well. What can patients with different diagnoses expect from SILS or other minimally invasive surgery? If a patient …

Last Modified: 02/14/2024 - 16:55

Being A Woman Surgeon: Sixty Women Share Their Stories

… by Dr. Preeti John, the book has received wide acclaim from readers and reviewers. Dr. Rohde is Chief of …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Nurses’ Symposium

… discussed the process of transferring patients on ECMO from referring hospitals. The presentation furthered the ECMO …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

45 Is the New 50: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Lee-Kong about Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

… to lower the age at which people should begin screening from age 50 to 45—a critical change that reflects a climbing … higher risk of both developing colorectal cancer and death from colorectal cancer, specifically African Americans. And … of cancer and smoking as well. Is there anyone exempt from starting colorectal screenings at age 45 or is this …

Last Modified: 04/23/2024 - 13:32

Rules, Regulations & Suggestions

… familiarity with the de novo workup of a surgical patient (from history and physical through higher level diagnostics), … students must have at least 24 consecutive hours free from all duty each week. Limiting required duty hours does …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Clinical Training: PGY4

… process on the floors or in the emergency room. These vary from straightforward biliary disease to small bowel … The majority of operative cases are booked electively from a weekly resident-run clinic, which provides residents …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

The Hospitals: Overview

… provides an expanded referral system, which draws patients from throughout the tri-state area to its flagship academic … in addition to patients travelling to the hospital from the greater tri-state area. The opportunity to work with … the clinic population of Columbia-Presbyterian, drawing from patient groups outside of Manhattan. In addition to …

Last Modified: 09/10/2025 - 13:46