What are Skin Grafts: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the flow of blood either by tying off the blood vessels or with the help of epinephrine, a medication that makes blood vessels constrict Harvesting the donor skin, which is...
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What is Central Line Placement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...rehydration (administration of fluids) For blood collection, a central line becomes necessary when: Blood draws are frequently necessary due to the patient’s condition Collecting peripheral blood stem cell Peripheral venous...
What is Splenectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...of risks and complications, including the following: Internal bleeding Formation of blood clots that can possibly get into the patient’s bloodstream Infections Injury or perforation of nearby organs, including the...
Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment Options and Outcomes
...a normal heart rhythm by correcting arrhythmias. Blood thinners (anticoagulants): Blood thinners prevent blood clots, which can be a complication of mitral valve prolapse. Anticoagulants reduce the blood’s ability to...
What is Pericardiotomy for Removal of Clot or Foreign Body (Primary Procedure): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...of surgical procedures that involve the pericardium. These include the surgical removal of blood clots and foreign objects in the pericardium and pericardial cavity. The development of blood clot in...
Splenectomy; Total: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...life of patients who have other spleen-related conditions such as the enlargement of the spleen or splenomegaly, cancer of the spleen, serious blood disorders, non-cancerous cysts or tumors, and blood...
What is Dialysis Catheter Placement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...near a blood vessel in the upper chest, neck, or thigh * Inserting a thin, flexible catheter through the incision and into the blood vessel * Securing the catheter in...
What is Pulmonary Valvuloplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...other parts of the body such as the brain or the lungs, and cause a blockage Damage to nearby structures, such as neighbouring blood vessels Blood loss Kidney failure Stroke...
What is Sigmoidoscopy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...a person experiences recurrent diarrhea, constipation, or alternate diarrhea and constipation so the cause can be determined. Stool has blood and/or mucus– Blood and mucus in the stool can indicate...
What is Jaw Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...suffering from a significantly receded lower jaw. Chin surgery. Also known as a genioplasty, this procedure is recommended for patients with a severely receded lower jaw, which could impede the...