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… with early-stage breast cancer who choose breast-conserving surgery such as lumpectomy. How long the treatment takes … with early-stage breast cancer who choose breast-conserving surgery such as lumpectomy. It may also be given after a … cancer in the lymph nodes. If you've had breast-conserving surgery, you may choose to get hypofractionated radiation. …
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… treat it at the same time. If your doctor thinks you need surgery to repair the meniscus, it should be done as soon as … arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a way to find problems and do surgery inside a joint without making a large cut … instead of MRI if they think you might benefit from surgery to repair or remove part or all of your meniscus. …
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… fistula can often be treated with medicines. But sometimes surgery to repair the fistula may be needed. Conservative … to reduce pain and inflammation is usually tried before surgery. Surgery for an anal fistula sometimes does not heal well or …
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… cyst with hydrocortisone , or removing the ganglion with surgery. The ganglion may return after treatment. Bone spurs … von Schroeder MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise … von Schroeder MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… lower the dose slowly. If a pituitary tumour is the cause: Surgery to remove the tumour offers the best chance for recovery. This surgery requires great skill and should be done at a major medical centre where doctors specialize in pituitary surgery. If surgery to remove the tumour isn't possible or …
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… But he was a smoker. And when he had his first bypass surgery a few years later, Alan learned that he was born … of doctors, and drug allergies. If you plan to have bypass surgery, ask for the most experienced surgeon, Alan advises. … where he often visits with people scheduled for heart surgery. At one such visit, a man asked him about the pain …
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… movements because of constipation. Tissue damage caused by surgery or childbirth, or weak pelvic floor muscles due to … prolapse doesn't improve with self-care, you may need surgery. Doctors may attach the rectum to the muscles of the … - Family Medicine C. Dale Mercer MD, FRCSC, FACS - General Surgery Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… catheters : The catheter remains in place continuously. Surgery. Surgery may be needed to correct problems that cause … In men Men can be treated for overflow incontinence with: Surgery. Overflow incontinence caused by an enlarged …
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… veins, the larger "feeder" vein must first be treated with surgery, endovenous ablation, or sclerotherapy .) Endovenous … step, after a larger varicose vein has been treated with surgery, endovenous ablation, or sclerotherapy. Endovenous … ablation treatment, or sclerotherapy. In some cases, vein surgery is recommended. For the best chance of success, try …
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… Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Physiotherapy Current as of: February 27, … MD - Family Medicine Kenneth J. Koval MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Current as of: February 27, 2023 … MD - Family Medicine & Kenneth J. Koval MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma This information does not replace …