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… Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to remove lumbar (low back) herniated disc material …
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… Plantar Fascia Release On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Plantar fascia release surgery involves cutting part of the plantar fascia ligament …
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… Splenectomy On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview A splenectomy (say "splih-NEK-tuh-mee") is surgery to take out the spleen. You may have your spleen …
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… placed too deeply or can't be felt), the rod may require surgery to remove. Tell your doctor right away if you have … especially of: blood clots (for example in the legs, eyes, lungs) blood clotting disorders (such as protein C or … pressure abnormal breast exam personal or family history of cancer (especially breast or cervical cancer) high …
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… Hemorrhoidectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Hemorrhoidectomy is surgery to remove hemorrhoids. These are swollen veins in …
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… agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Other Uses This section contains uses of this … this medication. Smoking increases the risk of developing lung cancer while using this drug. Talk to your doctor or … and avoid activities such as contact sports. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products …
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… Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laminectomy is the most common type of surgery done to treat lumbar (low back) spinal stenosis . …
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… valve in the heart called the aortic valve. Scarring of the lungs also happens in rare cases. The kidneys and the … to check for inflammation in your eye, called iritis . Surgery for the spine is rarely needed. You may want to … valve in the heart called the aortic valve. Scarring of the lungs also happens in rare cases. The kidneys and the …
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… In-Situ Keratomileusis) for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is a surgery that flattens the cornea . It's the most common …
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… heart, brain, and nervous system. It can also cause some cancers. If used during pregnancy, alcohol can harm a … , morphine, and codeine. Some of these drugs can cause lung problems, harm the liver and kidneys, cause infections … substance available. Smoking can cause cancer and heart and lung problems. Smokeless tobacco like chew or snuff can …
