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Advances in Pediatric Liver Surgery
… The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation (CLDT) in collaboration with pediatric surgery at NYP/Columbia is making noteworthy advances in the care of children with …
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Barrett's Esophagus
… Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which repeated contact with gastric acid (gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD) … of developing esophageal cancer. Risk Factors Risk factors for Barrett’s esophagus include chronic, long-lasting …
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
… Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a complex condition that occurs when the diaphragm—the … determine if there is an underlying genetic cause. Babies with CDH require surgery to correct the condition and … care are required until the baby is stable enough for surgery and during recovery. What Is Congenital …
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Clinical Training: PGY2
… The PGY2 year at Columbia is primarily considered the consult year. PGY2s become "the … Surgery Program" in that they are the first-to-bedside for all Emergency Department and in-patient General Surgical, … and Surgical Oncology consults. They interact heavily with the medicine and emergency teams and build collegial …
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Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
… The removal of a breast, usually for treatment of breast cancer, presents both physical and … the case of bilateral mastectomies. Breast reconstruction is usually performed at the time of the mastectomy or … afterwards. Breast reconstruction can be performed with implants or with your own tissue. Your surgeon will …
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Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
… important. Here are a few to consider. An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the … and directs patients to the appropriate specialists for treatment. This unusual collaboration provides expert care for patients with all types of aneurysms and dissections, and is …
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Thyroid Cancer Treatment
… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What Is The Treatment For Thyroid Cancer? There are three main parts to thyroid … Other Treatment Options How Is Thyroid Cancer Treated With Surgery? Thyroid cancer surgery is the preferred …
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Advanced Colorectal Surgical Options
… University Medical Center to seek care for complex colorectal conditions. The Division of Colorectal … commonly performed by the Division: J-pouch The ‘J-pouch’ is an alternative to traditional ileostomy that may be used to treat patients with ulcerative colitis or familial polyposis who need to …
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The Living Donor Advocate Team
… organs and save the lives of those most in need. But it is also a large decision that can come with life-altering risks. The purpose of the Living Donor … performed? What are the risks? Financial: Who will pay for the surgery? What kind of financial assistance is …
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State of the Union: Breast Care Today
… really trying to minimize our use of opioids, especially for breast patients, by using what we call multi-modality … that pathway a little bit more? What can patients expect? I think the key thing is that we understand surgery can be painful for some …
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Duties & Responsibilities
… one Senior Resident, and one or two Interns. The hierarchy is that the chief resident operates much of the time but still is ultimately responsible, along with the patient's attending surgeon, for the patients on his or her service; the senior resident …
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Minimally Invasive and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
… thoracic surgery, also known by the name VATS (short for Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery), is used for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic … using a thoracoscope , which is a flexible tube equipped with a small camera and light. The thoroscope is inserted …
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Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes How Is Thyroid Cancer Diagnosed? Most people who are eventually diagnosed with thyroid cancer first come to their doctor after noticing … exam from a medical professional. Blood and imaging tests for thyroid cancer may follow. A thyroid biopsy is used to …
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Aortic Aneurysm
… of the heart, the aorta has the shape of a walking cane, with an ascending part, an arch, and a descending part that … the body with oxygen and nutrients. An aortic aneurysm is a dilation, bulging, or ballooning of a weakened part of … at the Aortic Surgery Program . What are the risk factors for aortic aneurysm? Disorders such as emphysema, chronic …
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Pancreatitis Diet
… | Prognosis | FAQ The Importance of Nutrition Nutrition is a vitally important part of treatment for patients with pancreatitis. The primary goals of nutritional …
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