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Arthroscopic Surgery ... provider to advise an arthroscopy. What are the risks of arthroscopy? All surgery has risks. The ... oxygen level during the surgery. The skin over the surgical site will be cleaned with an

sure to keep all of your follow-up appointments. When to call your healthcare provider Call ... wires are part of an implanted cardiac device. They run from the generator (battery and computer) to ... lead extraction;pacemaker repair;implantable cardioverter defibrillator;ICD;cardiac device;pulse generator;pacemaker leads;90540

Rotator Cuff Surgery ... Shoulder Surgery ... , tape, and anesthetic agents (local and general). Tell your provider about all prescription and over ... you in advance. Generally, rotator cuff repair surgery follows this process: You'll be asked to ... rotator cuff surgery;shoulder surgery;P07682

*ALL Chemotherapy ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong ... ALL;BALLT4

DORV surgery ... need double outlet right ventricle surgery? Surgery is needed for almost all cases of DORV. Children ... present. In general: A healthcare provider will give your child anesthesia before the surgery ... 161, 106;double outlet right ventricle surgery;DORV;surgery

(local or general) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant Tests before your surgery ... the procedure. Some people will need a repeat transcatheter repair or surgery. Follow all of your

Surgery to remove a lung ... . You might need this procedure if a smaller surgery would not be able to remove all of the cancer ... general anesthesia. Daily exercise is an important part of getting ready for surgery. Ask your ... surgery to remove a lung;391

Pericardiectomy is a surgery to remove part or all of the sac around the heart. This lets the ... your healthcare provider about not eating or drinking before your surgery. Follow all other ... Pericardiectomy;pericardium;chronic constrictive pericarditis;pericardium removal;pericardium surgery;pericardial repair;90561

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... at the surgical site. The surgical site is a cut the surgeon makes in the skin to do the surgery ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

During surgery, you will be given some form of anesthesia - medication administered for the ... relief of pain and sensation during surgery. The type and dosage of anesthesia is determined by ... anesthesia;local anesthesia;regional anesthesia;spinal anesthetic;epidural anesthetic;general anesthesia;anesthesiologist;p01391

to see if they are a good candidate for the surgery. In general, SDR is often advised for children ... surgery is done by a neurosurgeon. It's a minimally invasive procedure. In general you can expect ... SDR;cerebral palsy;spine surgery;CP;241

your awareness of surgery) and monitors your condition to keep you safe during surgery. You will ... have 1 of 3 kinds of anesthesia during your surgery. Types of Anesthesia Your ... Types of anesthesia;82514;General;general anesthesia;mac;monitored anesthesia care;local anesthesia

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... . Read on to learn the details of this procedure. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell ... for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

anesthesia (local and general) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant Tests before your surgery ... you are given for not eating or drinking before surgery Follow all other instructions from your ... Meniscal Transplant Surgery;knee surgery;orthopaedics;meniscus;knee injury;90546;meniscus transplant

Follow all directions you are given for not eating or drinking before surgery Follow all other ... surgeon about the details of your surgery. The surgery may take a few hours. In general, here is ... replacement;hip pain;minimally invasive surgery;orthopaedics;osteoarthritis;rheumatoid arthritis;osteonecrosis;hip fracture;hip tumor;90550

, or severe pain. Make sure to keep all your follow-up appointments so that your healthcare ... prevent seizures. When it's implanted, it has 2 parts, a pulse generator and leads. The pulse generator ... prevent seizures;VNS;382;pulse generator;lead

area of the original thyroid tumor or at another site. Risks of thyroid cancer surgery All ... Surgery is often the first and main treatment for most all thyroid cancers. The tissue ... thyroid cancer;thyroid cancer surgery;thyroidectomy;near-total thyroidectomy;thyroid cancer neck dissection;thyroid cancer treatment;17673-1

eating or drinking before surgery. Follow all other instructions from your healthcare provider ... the details of your surgery. The whole procedure may take a few hours. In general, you can expect the ... bone grafting;bone graft;bone matrix;bone healing;bone cancer treatment;osteonecrosis;spine surgery;90513;bone transplant

. General anesthesia General anesthesia puts your child in a state like deep sleep through surgery ... During surgery, your child will be given some form of anesthesia - medicine given to relieve ... anesthesia;local anesthesia;regional anesthesia;spinal anesthetic;epidural anesthetic;general anesthesia;anesthesiologist;p03013

(local and general) Are pregnant or think you could be Tests before your surgery Before ... be awake during surgery. Or you may be given general anesthesia. This prevents pain and causes you ... Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery;MISS;lumbar discectomy;laminectomy;spinal fusion;herniated disk