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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Related … is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer screening tests check the cells on the … could lead to cancer. Two tests can be used to screen for cervical cancer. They may be used alone or together. A Pap …
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… Cervical Effacement and Dilatation On this page: Topic … to efface, it will also start to open. This is called cervical dilatation. Cervical dilatation is described in centimetres from 0 to …
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… Joints and spinal cord Last updated March 1, 2024 It's not uncommon to … Flaccid Myelitis Brace (Orthotic) Treatment for Scoliosis Cervical Spinal Stenosis Degenerative Disc Disease Lumbar Spinal Stenosis …
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… Spinal Curves in Scoliosis On this page: Overview Related … curve. The spine is divided into three parts: neck region (cervical), chest area (thoracic), and lower back (lumbar). A … curve. The spine is divided into three parts: neck region (cervical), chest area (thoracic), and lower back (lumbar). A …
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… Valvuloplasty for Aortic Valve Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How … is narrow. When you have a condition called aortic valve stenosis, the valve between your heart and the large blood … is not an option for most people who have aortic valve stenosis. Children, teens, and young adults Valvuloplasty …
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… Valvuloplasty for Mitral Valve Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How … Overview Valvuloplasty is a treatment for mitral valve stenosis . It is a procedure that widens the mitral valve so … Done Valvuloplasty might be recommended if you have severe stenosis and the mitral valve looks like it can be repaired …
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… Spinal Block for Childbirth On this page: Treatment Overview … Side Effects Treatment Overview Spinal anesthesia (spinal block) is a way to control pain using anesthetic …
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… Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are ways to block pain from … will give you numbing medicine. It's given near your spinal cord and the nerves around it. You may get this …
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… Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis On this page: Surgery Overview … is severe, it can cause pain and make it hard to breathe. Spinal fusion is surgery that helps straighten the curves. … easier, and give the spine a more normal appearance. In spinal fusion for scoliosis , rods, hooks, wires, or screws …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps (FemCap) are no longer approved by Health … spermicidal jelly to use with the cap may be difficult. The cervical cap is used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a …
