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… Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Risks Related Information Surgery Overview Tracheostomy is … severe sleep apnea, other treatments have failed, and other forms of surgery won't work for you. In this surgery, the …
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… Rapid Strep Test for Strep Throat On this page: Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done Results Overview For a rapid strep test, the throat and tonsils are swabbed to collect bacteria from the infected area for testing. The bacteria are analyzed to see whether Group …
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… Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programs for Low Back Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Related Information Treatment Overview Comprehensive … rehabilitation (rehab) programs offer treatment for low back pain. They may use physiotherapy, pain …
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… Phototherapy for Psoriasis On this page: Treatment Overview What To … or broadband UVB. UVB can be used with a laser treatment for psoriasis (excimer laser). This can work well for treating smaller areas. Ultraviolet A (UVA): UVA can be …
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… Endoscopic Surgery for Sinusitis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … takes 30 to 90 minutes. What To Expect Minor discomfort and bleeding are common during the first 2 weeks after surgery. You may need weekly visits to the surgeon for about 3 weeks after the surgery to have dried blood and …
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… Sinus Surgery for Sinusitis On this page: Surgery Overview Why It Is Done … Medicine & Donald R. Mintz MD - Otolaryngology This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this …
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… Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this page: Surgery … constipation, and sexual activity should be avoided for about 4 to 6 weeks. Symptoms such as frequent urination will continue for a while because of irritation and inflammation caused by …
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… Laser Surgery for Warts On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Surgery Overview Laser surgery uses an intense … to be treated. What To Expect The wound will be painful for a few days after laser surgery. Recovery time depends on …
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… Subacromial Smoothing and Acromioplasty for Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Surgery Overview … home. You will probably need help from friends or family for the first 2 weeks after surgery. Discomfort after surgery may be relieved by: Applying ice to the …
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… Simple Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this page: Surgery … assistance. Simple prostatectomy is not done very often for benign enlargement of the prostate. It may be … resection of the prostate (TURP) is not possible for another reason. What To Expect Simple prostatectomy may …
