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… Tissue Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction On this page: Surgery … It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Tissue flap surgery is a way to rebuild the shape of a breast using … the mastectomy, or it may be done later as a separate procedure. The nipple and the darker area around it (areola) …
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… Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums On this page: Overview Overview You … more blood flow to the mucous membranes of the mouth and gums when you are pregnant. This may also cause bleeding, especially when you brush your teeth. Your gums may be more swollen than usual. It may help to use a …
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… Fallopian Tube Procedures for Infertility On this page: Surgery Overview … and how much the fallopian tube is blocked. Some tubal procedures can be done using microsurgical techniques. These … or to repair a part of the fallopian tube damaged by disease. The blocked or diseased part of the tube is …
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… Disease and Disease Prevention Last updated June 30, 2021 Being proactive in preventing diseases and injuries will help you and your loved ones live … Disease Peyronie's Disease Root Planing and Scaling for Gum Disease Tay-Sachs Disease … Disease and Disease …
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… Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre On this page: Overview Health … blue or dusky in colour. May pass out. A choking rescue procedure (the Heimlich manoeuvre) is used to clear an … call 9-1-1 . WARNING: Do not begin the choking rescue procedure unless you are certain that the baby is choking. …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums On this page: Overview Overview … blood sugar levels and taking good care of your teeth and gums are both important. When blood sugar levels are high, there's a greater risk for: Gum (periodontal) disease. Tooth decay. Fungal infections in the mouth, like …
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… Pilonidal Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … This requires a larger cut called a wide excision. A skin flap may be used to help with healing. How can you care for … This requires a larger cut called a wide excision. A skin flap may be used to help with healing. How can you care for …
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… Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … doctor about them. Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery or a procedure to close or remove your varicose veins. Try home …
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… Hirschsprung Disease On this page: … of the colon to the anus. This is called a "pull through" procedure. Most of the time, surgery can be done without … of the colon to the anus. This is called a "pull through" procedure. Most of the time, surgery can be done without …
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… Ménière's Disease On this page: … vertigo. Options include: Chemical ablation. During this procedure, an antibiotic (usually gentamicin) is injected … vertigo. Options include: Chemical ablation. During this procedure, an antibiotic (usually gentamicin) is injected …
