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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may want to have a say … bypass surgery —can improve your angina or lower your risk of heart attack or death from heart problems. An …
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… Choosing a Prosthesis After Breast Cancer Surgery On this page: Overview … women use things they already have in their closet—from a shoulder pad to a wad of nylons—to fill out their bra cup. …
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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may … to remove skin from the belly, thighs, upper arms, or breasts. After surgery, you will need to make big, lifelong … don't make these permanent changes. Weight-loss surgery has risks, including a risk of death. You need to compare the …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You … your doctor before you take these supplements. What are the risks of knee replacement surgery? Most people have much … those who have had blood clots before, and those who have cancer. Wound-healing problems. These are more common in …
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… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … You will likely have a nerve test to see if you are at risk for nerve damage. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome …
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… Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … child's doctor about whether surgery can help. What are the risks of surgery? Risks of surgery to fix a spinal curve …
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… Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure? Decision Point You may … the look of the skin. Improve quality of life. What are the risks of procedures for varicose veins? Studies show that … to keep a tan all the time because of the risk of skin cancer. So now that I don't have that brown skin, you can …
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… Tonsillitis: Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a … benefits of surgery for your child as well as the costs and risks of the procedure. Tonsillectomy may reduce how often …
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… Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … by removing damaged tissue from the joint. What are the risks of rotator cuff surgery? If your rotator cuff tendons …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say … comes back after surgery. Talk with your doctor about your risk of the disease returning after surgery. If it comes …
