What is Anemia?
...marrow transplants Surgery to stop internal bleeding Surgery to remove the spleen, where it is rapidly destroying red blood cells Complications of anemia If severe or left untreated, anemia can...
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What is Lung Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the effects or manage these complications. Transplant patients – Lung transplantation is complex, and a consultation helps the patient understand its risks, complications and benefits. How Does the Procedure Work?...
What is Excision of Ischial Pressure Ulcer with Ostectomy in Preparation for Muscle or Myocutaneous Flap or Skin Graft Closure: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...because a good amount of tissue is lost in the process, the affected area is closed by transplanting tissue from other parts of the body in a procedure called flap...
What is Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Dorsi Flap: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...taken from a donor site, which is then surgically transplanted into the recipient site. There are several types of flaps used in reconstruction surgery. These include: Local flaps, or tissues...
What is Chest Wall Surgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...transplantation – Used only in severe lung disease and end-stage lung cancer, lung transplants involve replacing the patient’s lung/s with donor lung/s, which are usually taken from brain-dead patients that...
What is Scalp Micropigmentation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...any recovery time, making it a great option for those who want to avoid more invasive and expensive options such as hair transplant surgery. Easily adjustable One of the main...
What is Hypoglycemia (Unspecified)?
...glands can disrupt glucose regulation. * **Liver disease:** Liver damage can impair glucagon production, which helps raise blood sugar levels during fasting. **Symptoms:** * **Mild hypoglycemia:** May cause sweating, shakiness,...
What is Caesarean Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the uterus to deliver a baby instead of through the vagina. This can be an emergency (urgent) or scheduled surgery. C-sections have been performed since the 1880s. Since then, the...
Abdominal Surgery
...a medical condition. It involves different techniques depending on which abdominal organ is involved, i.e. the stomach, liver, or kidney, among others. Most of these procedures traditionally require opening the...
Velsipity: Side Effects and How to Manage Them
...during their Velsipity treatment. Examples of the drug’s more commonly reported side effects include: headache dizziness increased liver enzymes joint pain What are the mild side effects of Velsipity? Mild...