Aspiration and Injection for Treatment of Bone Cyst
...to fill the cavity completely, as studies indicate that incomplete filling of the chest cavity contributes to recurrence. In cases when bone marrow is not available or is not indicated,...
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What is Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...monitoring and care provided to children who have undergone surgery to correct a congenital heart defect or other chest abnormalities. Q: Why is follow-up important after paediatric cardiothoracic surgery? A:...
What is Spinal Cord Injury Management: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
What is Spinal Cord Injury Management? Overview, Benefits & Expected Results...
What is Osteoporosis?
...lower part of the spine, which joins the torso to the abdomen) Thorax (chest) Causes Bone density increases until a person reaches their early 20s. Generally speaking, from a person’s...
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Other details that patients must tell their doctors prior to the therapy are: If they might be pregnant. If they have chest or sinus congestion. If they have skipped a...
Bone Marrow Biopsy
...to take samples from the chest bone. A small incision is made in the target area, where a hollow needle is inserted. This needle will penetrate the bone, and will...
What is Corpectomy (Removal of Vertebral Body): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...body through the chest or abdomen. In the posterior approach, the surgeon operates from the back of the spine, accessing the vertebral body through the spinal canal. After removing the...
What is Heart Transplant: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain. * **Freedom from medical devices:** Recipients may no longer require devices like pacemakers or ventricular assist devices (VADs). * **Social and...
What is Pacemaker Checkup: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...with electrodes connected to his chest and a special magnet placed just over the pacemaker’s location. These electrodes are connected to a computer, controlling the pacemaker and checking if all...
Chemotherapy Side-Effects
...rapid or irregular heartbeat Fatigue Chest pain Coughing Dizziness Breathing problems In extreme cases, these heart problems may lead to a heart attack. If a person experiences any of these symptoms,...