Chest X Ray
A chest x ray is a procedure used to evaluate organs and structures within the chest for symptoms of disease. Chest x rays include views of the lungs, heart, small portions of the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid gland and the bones of the chest ... [... more]
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Sling Procedure
The sling procedure, or suburethral sling procedure, refers to a particular kind of surgery using ancillary material to aid in closure of the urethral sphincter function of the bladder. It is performed as a treatment of severe urinary ... [... more]
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Islet Cell Transplantation
Pancreatic islet cell transplantation involves taking the cells that produce insulin from a second source such as a donor pancreas and transplanting them into a patient. Once transplanted, the new islet cells make and release insulin. Islet cell ... [... more]
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Cervical Cerclage
A cervical cerclage is a minor surgical procedure in which the opening to the uterus (the cervix) is stitched closed in order to prevent a miscarriage or premature birth. Approximately 10% of pregnancies end in preterm delivery, defined as a ... [... more]
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Penile Prostheses
Penile prostheses are semi-rigid or inflatable devices that are implanted into penises to alleviate impotence. The penis is composed of one channel for urine and semen, and three compartments with tough, fibrous walls containing erectile tissue. ... [... more]
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Needle Bladder Neck Suspension
Needle bladder neck suspension, also known as needle suspension, or paravaginal surgery, is performed to support the hypermobile, or moveable urethra using sutures to attach it to tissues covering the pelvic floor. Of the three popular surgical ... [... more]
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Hemorrhoidectomy
A hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical removal of a hemorrhoid, which is an enlarged, swollen and inflamed cluster of vascular tissue combined with smooth muscle and connective tissue located in the lower part of the rectum or around the anus. A ... [... more]
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Trabeculectomy
Trabeculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part of the trabeculum in the eye to relieve pressure caused by glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease that injures the optic nerve, causing progressive loss of vision. Presently, glaucoma is a major ... [... more]
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Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive procedure in which a set of inflatable cuffs (much like blood pressure cuffs) mechanically compress the blood vessels in the patient's lower limbs to increase blood flow in the coronary ... [... more]
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Hematocrit
The hematocrit is a test that measures the percentage of blood that is comprised of red blood cells. The hematocrit is used to screen for anemia, or is measured on a person to determine the extent of anemia. An anemic person has fewer or smaller ... [... more]
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Myocardial Resection
Myocardial resection is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the heart muscle is removed. Myocardial resection is done to improve the stability of the heart function or rhythm. Also known as endocardial resection, this open-heart surgery is ... [... more]
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Aseptic Technique
Aseptic technique is a set of specific practices and procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions with the goal of minimizing contamination by pathogens. Aseptic technique is employed to maximize and maintain asepsis, the absence of ... [... more]
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