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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Phototherapy is the use of … infection . Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … MD - Dermatology Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Transurethral resection of the … the bladder. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … - Urology, Oncology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
