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… early-stage breast cancer, women who have breast-conserving surgery ( lumpectomy ) followed by radiation treatments live … mastectomy has some benefits. For example, with this surgery there is: A lower future risk of cancer in the … will match if both are reconstructed at the same time. The surgery also has some downsides. Bilateral mastectomy: Has …
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… gonorrhea A previous PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation …
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… an allergy safe facility involves: Following policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to …
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… opens up. A vaginal fistula sometimes happens after: Surgery of the back wall of the vagina, the perineum, anus, … doctor will want to talk about your symptoms and about any surgery, trauma, or disease that could have caused a … If you have a vaginal fistula, you will most likely need surgery to repair it. Before surgery, your doctor will see …
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… Overview Hip resurfacing arthroplasty is surgery that replaces the damaged outer surfaces of the … often need to be redone a few years after the original surgery. These later surgeries are usually less successful … usually find the hip eventually feels normal after the surgery. Also, if the hip resurfacing parts eventually need …
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… treat the problem right away, you are more likely to need surgery. What causes them? Tight shoes are the most common … has some movement can sometimes be straightened without surgery. A fixed joint often requires surgery. If the doctor thinks you may need surgery to …
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… use eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. Surgery can also reduce or fix nearsightedness. There are several surgery options, such as LASIK, PRK (photorefractive … keratectomy), and artificial lens implants. The goal of surgery is to help you see more clearly without glasses or …
