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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Orthopedic surgery is used to treat … done to help prevent hip dislocation in children who are at risk. Muscles on the back of the thigh (partial hamstring … and cause contractures. Additional surgery may be needed. Risks Surgery of any kind carries the risk of bleeding, …
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… tissue. So having dense breasts may slightly increase your risk for breast cancer. Breast density is a risk factor for cancer. Your overall risk is based on facts like how old you are, whether you've …
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… your pregnancy to find out your options. If you have a low-risk pregnancy—which means that you and your baby have no … who has a problem during pregnancy—but who is not high-risk— would have the heartbeat checked more often. When your … at set times (intermittent) is an option in a low-risk pregnancy. Low-risk means that you and your baby have …
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… surgery that isn't really needed. People who are at higher risk for AAAs will get the most benefit from this test. You are at higher risk if you are a man who is age 65 to 80. FAQs What is an … less likely to die of AAA rupture. footnote 2 What are the risks? It may seem obvious that AAA screening is good, …
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… page: Overview Overview Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get older. If you are not at high risk, experts recommend regular screening for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about your risk and when to start and stop screening. You may have one …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laser surgery … to increase the chances that the wart will go away. Risks The risks of laser surgery for warts depends on the type of …
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… cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Increased risk for heart disease, lung and other cancers, stroke, and emphysema . Increased risk among women for having babies with a low birth weight, … in the death of the baby. Women who smoke are also at risk for menstrual problems, early menopause, and …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laser surgery uses a … used to treat an actinic keratosis, and in rare cases, low-risk basal cell carcinoma. How Well It Works Laser surgery … basal cell skin carcinomas, it should only be used for low-risk cancers. footnote 2 While laser surgery may work well …
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… Overview What To Expect After Surgery How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The nasal septum … is a common nasal surgery, and most people recover well. Risks All surgery has a small risk of infection or bleeding. This surgery also carries a …
