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Avatar n tn If neck lymph nodes are enlarged as a result of papillary thyroid cancer, you will need to have them removed in an operation called a modified radical neck dissection. This operation involves removing the lymph nodes along one side of the neck. After the operation, this area of the neck is usually numb because the nerves to the skin in this area are purposely severed in order to remove the diseased lymph nodes.
Avatar n tn There are different risks associated with different procedures. Is it Angioplasty ? Or an open heart? Also, what hospital are you going to? Each hospital has different risk factors as well. I'm from the Indianapolis area and have heard that of the Indianapolis Hospitals Community Health Network is one of the better ones you can go to! Good luck with your search!
Avatar m tn Recent role of Hassab's operation for cirrhotic patients: Combination with endoscopic procedure for varices. Department of Gastroenterologic Surgery, Division of Cancer Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan. Abstract Recently, endoscopic and radiological procedures for various symptoms related to cirrhosis have improved. Thus, the role of Hassab's operation (gastroesophageal decongestion and splenectomy) has changed for cirrhotic patients.
Avatar n tn I'm not really certain what the cardiologist is trying to say here. If there was sufficient pressure in his (old artery = native artery) then there was no need to bypass anything. It is not uncommon for bypass grafts made from Veins to close up. Mine lasted three months. Veins are known to be weaker than arteries but the full reasons for closure is not generally understood. In some patients they last 20 years or longer, while others can last a matter of weeks.
Avatar n tn That is certainly understandable in the case of invasive coronary interventions such as percutaneous coronary intervention, which is also known as stents, for stable angina, because even small risks of a heart attack, stroke or death increase in significance when such procedures are performed only to relieve symptoms.
Avatar m tn I recently found out that my (not very close) friend has a heart defect - a missing valve. He lives a normal life, although he's not recommended to do sports or some hard chores. I'm very worried about him, since I don't know anything about heart diseases, so I decided to ask you for any information about this kind of disease and what could be the major problems it can cause. Will he need an obligatory operation after some time? How dangerous it is?
Avatar n tn Hi, The following link can help guide you on the medications available for the treatment of incontinence and in managing bladder-related conditions. http://www.medhelp.org/search?query=incontinence# Alcohol is a prostate irritant and can mask impulses from the bladder. If the prostate gland has not been resected, it is possible that the difficulty in voiding is due to prostate enlargement.
Avatar n tn My mother is 84 years old and is due to have a heart operation which I am very concern about. She has to have an aortic valve replacement plus a bypass (she has an artery very obstructed).
Avatar m tn Complications include difficulty of breathing, heart problems, kidney problems during or after the operation, though these can be minimized with proper pre-operation evaluation (usually by an internist, or cardiologist). Operation to the spine is also very tedious and technical and the more common complication would include infection of the surgical site. The plates or cage if not properly secured can cause further problems like nerve impingement.
Avatar m tn he was in good health and worked out every day but did not like the heart arrhymias ..the operation went bad and they had to open the chest , he got infection and they also found hole in his esphogus . they put him into a coma after he had a stroke..they flew him to a big hospital and they took charge of his case. he started to improve and his organs were coming back when he took turn for the worst and went blind...Today he passed away age 68 .
329165 tn?1515471990 s stomach must be empty a certain amount of time before the operation as this is important for safety for any operation. The surgeon conducting the operation would be able to detail specifics. With surgical procedures I know in the U.S. you can meetwith the surgeon beforehand and the anesthesiologist. They prepare you for the procedure. They can speak with your general physician and if needed your psychiatrist as well with release forms.
Avatar f tn The shunt was failed at the first operation, hence doctor decided to remove it out at the 2nd operation. After the 2nd operation, he was suffer from Hydrocephalus, later on he has gone through few more surgery to drain the water out from the brain. Last week, doctor has try to put in the shunt for second time, but 3 days later, the shunting failed to drain the water out again. The neurology doctor explained that he could not find the reason why the shunting was failed.
Avatar f tn I could take a month for your heart to settle down post WPW ablation. For more complicated procedures like AF, it takes 3 months. Take it easy for now and I hope your heart settles down soon.
Avatar f tn It has been suggested that patients on long-term warfarin therapy (including those with mechanical heart valves or atrial fibrillation) who are undergoing minor elective invasive outpatient procedures (eg, colonoscopy, dental procedures) may have a slightly increased risk of perioperative bleeding if placed in some form of heparin therapy (eg, heparin bridge) than those who have their oral anticoagulation withheld for 4-5 days (major hemorrhage 3.7% vs 0.
Avatar n tn My partner had a vasectomy reversal operation last year, 7 years after his vasectomy. When his sperm count was tested afterwards it said that the sperm were dead. Could this just sort out on its own or will he have to have further procedures in order for it to work? He now seems to have given up hope of anything working but I know that's just because he feels like he's failed.
Avatar m tn My father had TURP operation one and half month back. After 4 days of operation leaking problem occurred. He was saying that he don't have any kind of sense while urine comes out.After that we consulted the same doctor, he was saying that you have to wait for another 6 months for control. I am helpless. Later we have moved another doctor there he said, some nerve(something i don't know which controls the urine) has damaged at the time of operation.
Avatar n tn He was in the hospital when it happened waiting for a heart catherization which was to be done on Monday. His heart attack happened on Saturday morning. Except for being in the hospital, he would have died. Even with that, they only gave him a 20% chance of making it. He beat the odds but is not doing well. The severe neck pain has returned. It started immediately after the heart attack. He is also very fatigued and weak with bouts of dizziness and has fallen a couple of times.
Avatar m tn I had a heart catheter done 9 days ago with very little bruising for 7 days. about a day ago some light bruising in my leg with some pain in the groin and leg area. But no swelling, pus or redness in the operation site. Is this normal or of any concern??
Avatar n tn Due diagnosed with lung cancer, nobody will operates me in Germany or in the EU! I seeking a Whipple operation in NY / Boston urgent! I will pay the operation and the hospital stay by myself and i need informations which clinics doing this Whipple operation in NY or Boston - despite my lung cancer diagnosis. Thanks for your support!
496562 tn?1209715286 At the age of twelve (I am now 19) i had a cardiac arrest due to electrical complications in my heart, I now have an ICD and Last year my electro-physiologist decided that it would be worth trying an abaltion, the first one had no effect on me, and the second was even more painfull and metephorically heart breaking as that one failed to have any effect either. I have a prolapse mitral valve and am on flecanide for my constant palpatations.
1060769 tn?1254977492 it depends on now much the valve is leaking. The blood is basically staying in your arteries or the heart and it just means the blood isnt being pushed out of the heart as efficiently as it could. Lots of people have leaking valves, millions in the US. Is your leak mild, moderate or severe? if mild/moderate it is likely they will try to control your symptoms with medication. Severe will require repair surgery or replacement.
Avatar f tn how many have you done (3,000+), have you ever unintentionally caused heart block (once with RF, never with cryo), has anyone ever died from one of your procedures (no), has anyone ever had serious complications from one of your procedures (yes; punctioned heart wall and sack around heart had to be drained, pulmanary embolism from a blood clot). If he can't answer these questions, then you don't want him operating on you. Period.