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… Repair of a Deviated Septum (Septoplasty) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect After Surgery How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The nasal septum is the wall between the …
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… Laser Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laser trabeculoplasty uses a very focused … beam of light to treat the drainage angle of the eye. This surgery makes it easier for fluid to flow out of the front …
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… Hernia Repair (Herniorrhaphy, Hernioplasty) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview For open hernia repair surgery, a single long incision is made in the groin. The …
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… attack or stroke. Infections in other organs, such as the lungs, brain, or kidneys. How is it diagnosed? First, your … destroyed. Some people who have endocarditis need surgery to repair or replace a heart valve or to prevent … attack or stroke. Infections in other organs, such as the lungs, brain, or kidneys. How is it diagnosed? First, your …
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… When to Call Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery What are … may be causing vision problems. How are cataracts treated? Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract. The surgery works well and helps people see better. But surgery …
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… Meniscectomy for a Meniscus Tear On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Meniscectomy is the surgical removal of all … In some cases, the surgeon makes the final decision during surgery, when the surgeon can see the how strong the …
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… Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is the most common nerve surgery for symptoms related to cerebral palsy (CP). During …
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… Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Lumbar spinal fusion is surgery to join, or fuse, two or more vertebrae in the low …
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… Rhinoplasty On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape your nose. It can be done to improve your …
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… Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Pneumatic retinopexy is a surgery to repair certain types of retinal detachments . It …
