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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Transcatheter aortic … treatment, doctors don't yet know the long-term benefits or risks. They also don't know how long the valves will last. … work well for at least 5 years. footnote 1 , footnote 2 Risks TAVI doesn't involve open-heart surgery. But the …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mohs surgery removes a … that is likely to return, is growing fast, or has a high risk of spreading. What To Expect You will have a scar that … the ears, nose, or eyelids. Is growing quickly. Has a high risk of spreading to other parts of the body, such as in …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vein ligation and … have other health problems that would make surgery more risky. Your legs ache, swell, or feel heavy, especially … it does not work for about 10 out of 100 people. footnote 1 Risks Vein ligation and stripping surgery has some risks, …
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… page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy … effective ways to use radiation therapy to treat cancer. Risks Radiation therapy may shrink a tumour, give you relief … from cancer symptoms, or possibly cure cancer. But it has risks for serious side effects. Your doctor will recommend …
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… Intraoperative Cholangiogram On this page: Surgery Overview Risks Surgery Overview An intraoperative … the surgeon does not cut or damage the common bile duct. Risks There are some risks of having an intraoperative cholangiogram. Some …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Lung transplant is an option for a … disease don't usually get a transplant, because the risks are greater than the benefits. How Well It Works … to work, return to school, or reach other personal goals. Risks The main risks of lung transplant are problems during …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Urethral bulking to treat … than 4 out of 10 women have long-term benefits. footnote 1 Risks There are some risks related to urethral bulking. For example, you may have …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery for tennis elbow … or activity that has been linked to the elbow pain. Risks The risks of surgery for tennis elbow include: Slight loss of …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Aortic valve replacement gives you a … improve your quality of life, and help you live longer. Risks The risks of aortic valve replacement surgery vary depending on …
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… especially older women. High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke and heart disease. How much it increases your risk depends on how high your blood pressure is. Your doctor … Depending how high your blood pressure is and your overall risk for a heart attack or stroke, your doctor may also talk …
