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… for the cause of the buildup. If you don't get better, a tube (catheter) may be placed in the chest to drain fluid … infected (pleural empyema), the pus needs to be drained. A tube may be placed in the chest or you may have surgery. You … for the cause of the buildup. If you don't get better, a tube (catheter) may be placed in the chest to drain fluid …
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… Hypospadias is a birth defect in which the opening of the tube that carries urine from the body (urethra) develops … be used to check for other abnormalities or to check the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder … Hypospadias is a birth defect in which the opening of the tube that carries urine from the body (urethra) develops …
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… to have a child born with a birth defect, such as: A neural tube defect , like spina bifida . Neural tube defects are some of the most common types of birth … for the primary and secondary prevention of neural tube defects and other folic acid-sensitive congenital …
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… Douching may flush an infection up into your uterus or fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . An … Douching may flush an infection up into your uterus or fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) …
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… incisions in the belly. The doctor inserts a thin, lighted tube (laparoscope, or scope) and special surgical tools … in the belly. Then the doctor puts a thin, lighted tube and special surgical tools through the incisions. The tube is called a scope. It lets the doctor see your organs …
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… An arteriovenous (AV) graft is made by inserting a small tube between an artery and a vein. It's usually in the upper … need to start dialysis right away, your doctor may place a tube in a vein. It's usually in your neck or chest. This is … your doctor may be able to clear it with a tiny balloon or tube (stent). Sometimes a blood clot can be cleared with …
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… Overview A urinary catheter is a flexible plastic tube that's used to drain urine from the bladder when a … . … Overview A urinary catheter is a flexible plastic tube that's used to drain urine from the bladder when a …
