Search Results for liver-transplant-survival

Isthmusectomy: Purpose, Benefits, Side Effects, and Procedure

...and 2015. Two people experienced recurrence in the median follow-up period of 78 months. The 10-year overall survival was 98.3%, and the 10-year disease-specific survival was 100%. In a 2020...

abigailjoyner47
August 8, 2024
Health & Wellness, Endocrinology, Health

Hematogenous spread

...2. **Transportation and Dissemination**: Once in the bloodstream, microorganisms face challenges of survival and transportation, aided by adherence proteins, virulence factors, and hematologic factors. Keywords: adherence proteins, virulence factors, hematologic...

September 20, 2024

What is Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...organ transplantation. As the field continues to grow and develop, cardiothoracic surgeons are expected to continue with their education and training. This way, they can offer advanced surgical options, give...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Septostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...and 3 percent of the patients died. References: Law, MA; Grifka RG; Mullins CE; Nihil MR (May 2007). “Atrial septostomy improves survival in select patients with pulmonary hypertension.”. Am Heart...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What Is a Thoracic Surgeon?

...a variety of disorders, such as: Heart lesions, including coronary artery disease and valve disorders Heart transplants Lung cancer Benign (noncancerous) lung diseases and lung tumors Chest reconstruction Esophageal cancer...

What is Skin Tissue Rearrangement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...skin from the donor site is then harvested and transplanted to the recipient site. All the wounds are then closed using sutures. In some cases, patients may need to undergo...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Yellow C. diff Diarrhea: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

...a nasogastric tube. If the C. diff infection comes back after treatment, another course of antibiotics may be given. In severe cases, fecal transplantation or surgery, such as colectomy, might...

What is Robotic Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...disease Fibroids Endometriosis Uterine prolapse Achalasia Gastroesophageal reflux More specifically, the following surgical procedures are now widely performed using the robotic method: Hysterectomy Kidney removal/transplant Organ transplantation Colon and rectal...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Cheek Correction: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...as fat transplantation, fat transfer, or lipofilling, this is the best type of cheek correction surgery for those with flat, recessed, or sunken cheeks. The fat that is injected into...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What Is a Cardiologist?

...(ECGs) * Echocardiograms * Cardiac catheterizations * Arrhythmia ⁤monitoring * Angioplasty and stenting * Heart transplants * Device ‌implants⁣ (e.g., pacemakers, ‌defibrillators) **Collaboration with Other Healthcare Professionals:** Cardiologists often work...

exdoctor
June 26, 2021
cardiology