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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser beam is … treatment destroys or removes all of the abnormal tissue. Risks A few people may have serious bleeding that requires … delivery. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A … baby may feel a little discomfort with the skin puncture. Risks There is very little risk of a problem from a heel … Ask the Doctor Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview In endoscopic sinus surgery, an … avoided if aftercare instructions are followed carefully. Risks As with any surgery, there are always some risks … or prevented. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… of your condition. Your doctor will also check your overall health to see if surgery is too risky for you. Then you and … your doctor will weigh the benefits of surgery against the risks for you. Why is surgery done? Valve surgery is usually … you have your valve replaced at the same time. What are the risks? The severity of regurgitation and the likelihood it …
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… or worthless. These feelings may come from having a mental health problem, such as depression. These problems can be … or attempt suicide have one or more of the following risks: A personal history of suicide attempts A family … or attempt suicide have one or more of the following risks: A personal history of suicide attempts A family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cryosurgery is the process … had a cure rate for 99 out of 100 people. footnote 2 Risks The risks of cryosurgery include: Scarring, including … McGraw-Hill. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Myomectomy is surgery that removes … about whether your type of fibroid is likely to grow back. Risks Risks may include the following: Infection of the … hysterectomy. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Percutaneous means … for everyone, it works well for many people. footnote 1 Risks During a percutaneous discectomy, the surgeon has no … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A varicocele (say … have chosen not to have a varicocele repaired. footnote 1 Risks Risks of a varicocele repair include: Infection at the … and Wilkins. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Shock wave lithotripsy is a way to … small kidney stones—either in the kidney or in the ureter . Risks Risks of shock wave treatment include: Pain caused by … of the kidney. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
