What are Hemorrhoids?
...of prolonged constipation, chronic diarrhea and/or a lack of fibre in one’s diet. Other factors that may increase the risk of hemorrhoids include:[1] Obesity or being overweight Pregnancy Repeated heavy...
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What is Pneumologie?
...management of diseases and disorders affecting the lungs and respiratory tract. By unraveling the complexities of respiratory health, pneumologists contribute to improving patient care and preventing respiratory-related morbidity and mortality....
What is Iron Deficiency (Anemia)?
...failure[7], and increased risk of morbidity in children.[4] However, iron deficiency is generally fairly easy to treat by addressing underlying conditions, making dietary modifications, and taking supplements where necessary.[1][4][5] Iron...
What is Nephrotomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...be achieved in these cases if open surgery is performed. This is especially true for patients with accompanying physiologic abnormalities and co-morbidities, such as sepsis and a barely functioning kidney,...
What is Caesarean Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the C-section rate to only 10% to 15% primarily because it carries far more risks when compared to vaginal delivery. Risks include long-term morbidity of the mother and possible death...
What is Nissen Fundoplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...recovery, the laparoscopic procedure has several advantages over open surgery, such as reduced complications and morbidity. In the majority of patients who undergo laparoscopic Nissen fundoplasty, the procedure effectively improves...
Arthrodesis
...when the joints, or articulations that connect the bones, are damaged that they begin to cause chronic and severe pain to the patient, limiting their mobility, increasing their morbidity, and...
What is Cervicectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to be considered, the tumour should be no more than 2 centimeters. The surgery has a very low morbidity and recurrent rate, and based on studies, the majority of patients...
What is Hepatectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...patients with cirrhosis, morbidity and mortality rates are quite high. Hepatectomy combined with systemic or regional chemotherapy or biological therapy produce optimal results. How Does the Procedure Work? The liver...
What is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...morbidity due to stroke. Other potential problems include: Allergic reactions to anesthesia Wound infection Weakening of the cardiac muscles Chest pain Inflammation of the heart muscles and/or the lungs Injury...