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… to urinate (urinary retention). You may need to have a tube inserted directly through the abdominal wall into the … urostomies , partial amputation of the penis, and other procedures. In December 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug … to urinate (urinary retention). You may need to have a tube inserted directly through the abdominal wall into the …
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… lungs. Bronchoscopy. This is a visual examination of the tubes leading to your lungs. This test is usually done by a … a small, lighted device through your nose or mouth into the tubes leading to your lungs. During the procedure, the … lungs. Bronchoscopy. This is a visual examination of the tubes leading to your lungs. This test is usually done by a …
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… in the belly at the belly button. The surgeon then places a tube to inflate the belly with a small amount of air. This … in the belly at the belly button. The surgeon then places a tube to inflate the belly with a small amount of air. This …
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… vein, radiofrequency energy is directed through a thin tube (catheter) inserted through a small incision in the … vein, radiofrequency energy is directed through a thin tube (catheter) inserted through a small incision in the …
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… unable to get pregnant. For most women older than age 35, infertility is likely to be permanent. Some men may have … may have less desire for sex. Some kinds of chemo may cause infertility. Long-term side effects are rare. But there have … unable to get pregnant. For most women older than age 35, infertility is likely to be permanent. Some men may have …
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… Test Overview Your esophagus is the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. It moves … Esophagus tests can check how well the muscles in the tube work, how strong the tube is, and the pH (acid content) of the tube. They also …
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… undescended testicles in the scrotum may help prevent infertility and may reduce the risk of testicular cancer . … undescended testicles in the scrotum may help prevent infertility and may reduce the risk of testicular cancer . …
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… of fluid, the paracentesis needle may be hooked by a small tube to a vacuum bottle for the fluid to drain into it. … blood. High protein levels in the fluid may mean cancer, tuberculosis , nephrotic syndrome , or pancreatitis . Low … of fluid, the paracentesis needle may be hooked by a small tube to a vacuum bottle for the fluid to drain into it. …
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… treatments don't work on internal hemorrhoids, fixative procedures may help. These are treatments that involve … rubber bands, lasers, heat, or electrical currents. These procedures are usually less painful than surgery. You might … work? Home treatment works for most people. Non-surgical procedures are less risky and less painful than surgery. …
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… infection may occur in the vagina or in the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if … when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the tube that passes urine What are the potential complications? … causes no lasting concerns. In men, it may be linked with infertility or lower sperm count. If you are pregnant and …
