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Chest Wall Anomalies

… anomalies, once avoided because of the scope of surgery, is now standard care. In the not-so-distant past, children … ribs toward the spine, while those with pectus cavernatum (PC) have the opposite problem, a bulging of the chest caused … overstate the devastating psychosocial impact that PE and PC have. Chest wall anomalies tend to become more pronounced …

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Guide to Aortic Valve Disease

… About The Aortic Valve What is the Aortic Valve? The aortic valve is one of the valves of the heart. It is normally tricuspid … the aortic valve, trauma (damage to the aorta near the site of aortic valve), and enlargement of the aorta because …

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Thyroid Nodules

… the neck Difficulty swallowing or breathing if the nodule is large Hoarseness or voice changes Overproduction of … During diagnosis, the most important questions to ask are: Is the nodule cancerous? Does the patient have too much … levels. Radioactive iodine scan – Shows whether a nodule is "hot" (producing excess hormone) or "cold" (not producing …

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Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancers

… Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer is a rare syndrome that can be caused by inheriting a … a mutation in the CDH1 gene from his/her mother or father is at significantly increased risk of developing diffuse … gastrectomy, esophageal anastomotic leak rates between 8-26% have been reported. Anastomotic stricture rates of up to …

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Our Super Specialty: Enterocutaneous and Intestinal Fistula

… Highlights A Focus on Quality of Life The Global Center is focused on delivering treatment for colorectal conditions … We understand your priorities—including how important it is to avoid the need for an ostomy bag. We have developed and … Global Center for consultations, procedures, and surgery is readily available. Our Team Colorectal Surgeons   Pokala …

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Columbia Thyroid Center

… and forth to the doctor's office for multiple appointments is a burden, which is why we work with you to coordinate … doctor on our team. Dedicated Patient Navigator Our on-site patient navigator is here to help make sure your … in the country to earn the National Cancer Institute’s official “comprehensive cancer center” designation .   In our …

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The Parathyroid Glands and Their Functions

… calcium level decreases, the PTH level increases.  What is Hyperparathyroidism? Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much … The Parathroids and Vitamin D Regulation   Vitamin D is an important part of how the body controls calcium levels. …

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Miralax And Dulcolax Bowel Prep For Colonoscopy

… Cleaning out the colon before colonoscopy is helpful and can reduce the risk of infection. The cleanout we recommend is written below. Please prepare for your colonoscopy as … agree with the plan. For Anticoagulants : If the decision is made to stop, this must be done 5 FULL days prior to the …

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Minimally Invasive and Endovascular Aortic Procedures

… incisions in the skin to perform a surgical procedure. It is sometimes possible to repair valves, such as the aortic or … valves. Another form of minimally invasive surgery is known as the endovascular approach, which involves making … leading to the aorta.  Currently, this kind of procedure is used for abdominal and descending thoracic aneurysms. …

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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

… feed oxygen to the heart are blocked, the heart muscle is at risk for damage – called a heart attack – and even … grafting , an artery or vein from another part of the body is used to reroute blood flow around the blockage. Coronary … to as simply " bypass " or " CABG " for short (which is sometimes spoken out loud and pronounced like "cabbage"). …

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Will Artificial Intelligence Transform Heart Care? Insights from Columbia Experts

… Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping everything from diagnostics to patient …

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Transgender and Nonbinary Health Care Chat (Recorded from Instagram Live)

… gender-affirming treatments for trans and non-binary youth is dangerous and runs counter to scientific evidence. With … by Columbia Surgery (@columbiasurgery) Read more: What is Gender Affirmation Care? On Treating the Whole Person …

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Inguinal Hernias: Guide to Symptoms & Treatment

… What is an inguinal hernia? A hernia is defined as a weakness in the abdominal wall in which organs or fat may pop through.  An inguinal hernia is when this occurs in the groin. The groin and pelvis are …

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The Columbia Women's Lung Center

… overrepresented in many diseases of the lung. This is why we created Columbia Women’s Lung Center. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment, support, … who get lung cancer are women. Understanding why is a major goal of our center, and we also want to help you …

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Basic Science Surgery Presentations and Research

… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … Takeda K, Garan AR, Topkara VK, Yuzefpolskaya M, Colombo PC, Wiley JZ. Pulse Pressure and Mean Arterial Pressure Are … DL, Takeda K, Takayama H, Naka Y, Uhlemann AC, Colombo PC. Preoperative Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative …

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