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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy is … results, so sometimes it is the treatment of choice. Risks Risks of radiation therapy to treat skin cancer include the …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview When an ovarian cyst needs to be … prevented by removing the ovaries (oophorectomy). Risks Risks of ovarian surgery include the following: Ovarian …
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… There is no evidence that long-term bedrest lowers the risk of preterm delivery. footnote 1 Studies have shown that strict bedrest for 3 days or more may raise your risk of getting a blood clot in the legs or lungs. footnote … for preventing preterm labour, discuss the benefits and risks in light of your condition. When you are resting or …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vasectomy reversal … time if the reversal is done 10 years after the vasectomy. Risks Risks of vasectomy reversal include: Infection at the site …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treament Overview The Brandt-Daroff … as the Semont manoeuvre or the Epley manoeuvre. footnote 1 Risks There are no risks in doing these exercises. To avoid hitting your head …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery to remove (excise) a melanoma … the most effective and longest-lasting relief of symptoms. Risks Risks of surgery to remove melanoma include: Infection. …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Open-joint arthroplasty is surgery to … in an artificial disc. The risk of tissue rejection is higher if artificial materials, rather than your own tissue, … in an artificial disc. The risk of tissue rejection is higher if artificial materials, rather than your own tissue, …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Cryotherapy … gets rid of warts. Two or more treatments may be needed. Risks If done carefully, cryotherapy poses little risk of scarring. If a wart is thick and requires extensive …
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… against routine skin cancer screening for adults at normal risk. footnote 1 This means there isn't enough evidence from … a regularly scheduled skin examination if your risk is higher than average because you have: Abnormal moles called … a regularly scheduled skin examination if your risk is higher than average because you have: Abnormal moles called …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A CD4+ count … low CD4+ count usually means a weakened immune system and a higher chance of getting opportunistic infections. Why It Is … low CD4+ count usually means a weakened immune system and a higher chance of getting opportunistic infections. Why It Is …