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Avatar m tn If the baby has a large VSD AND an abnormality of the aortic arch (called a coarctation), then the doctor you spoke with is correct. Surgery will likely be necessary to deal with both. The aortic arch narrowing can be significant early after birth and require intervention. If the VSD remains large during the first 3-6 months of life, then surgery is usually recommended as well.
Avatar n tn My 88 yr old grandmother with severe COPD (on O2 24/7) fractured her hip last night. She also has a 3.4 mm aoritc anuerism. Surgery is being recommended. What questions/concerns to be asked/voiced with reguards to anesthesia and postoperative care?
Avatar n tn I am 46 and diabetic. I am soon (March 6) to be circumcised because of Phimossis and beginning BXO. My Dr. will just tell me i am to have a "Circ". When i ask questions about the operation he seems to get offended and want tell me specifics about the operation. He will not tell the about the placement of the scar or the method he will use. This is at a teaching hospital (UVA medical center in Charlottesville VA) that is very respcetable.
418466 tn?1207114132 Do NOT attempt to remove this drain by yourself. I can understand another vet wanting the surgical report, but it shouldn't stop them from treating your dog. That doesn't sound right to me at all. If you're having problems finding a competent vet, you could try starting with your local SPCA or Humane Society. Explain the situation to them and I'm sure they'll come up with a vet who will happily get this thing safely out of your dog's ear.
Avatar n tn My surgeon has suggested laprascopic colon removal with small intestine reconnected to rectum because some of the polyps were/are pre cancerous. Is this a serious/difficult operation and how will it affect my daily habits and life style? I am 70 years old, very active, thin, and in incredibly good health except for a chance colonoscopy that found a kazillion polyps, albeit without any symptoms. What went wrong, how do polyps develop, how can I rid myself of them besides and operation?
Avatar f tn I just joined this group and hope to find some ASICS as I’m looking at surgical options for my difficult situation. I’m 52 with diagnosed (MRI 8/22) severe lumbar spinal stenosis at all 5 levels with significant central herniations. My symptoms have been on and off for 10 years now. In the past epidural injections, acupuncture and some lifestyle changes have managed my condition until 6 months ago where I’ve been dealing with various symptoms associated with different lumbar levels.
Avatar m tn Now he is surrering from heavy body edema except two arms and head. Local hospital can not do a surgical operation due to the location of aneurysm. Which hospital in the world can do the surgical operation? Is there any medicine can control further expanding of the aneurysm? Please give me help!
Avatar f tn I got the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism yesterday. No surgical operation of parathyroids will be done in the near future and no sestamibi scan. I must wait for the disease possibly becoming worse, for instance to cause higher blood calcium levels or kidney stones. My shoulder was injured in 2008 when I fell over. I have a titanium screw in the shoulder. The screw has become almost uncovered. I think that bone has disappeared around it due to PHPT.
914308 tn?1243248921 Hi, I am only 17 years old and I was recently diagnosed with dermoid ovarian cyst. I am really confused. It is about 16 cm above my left ovary and all the 4 doctors that examined my case says it's probably malignant and I have to undergo a surgical operation. They will have to remove my left ovary and fallopian tube but if during the operation it ruptured then both ovaries must be removed. Are there any cases the same with mine?
Avatar f tn You should do some internet research on ICL surgery to get an idea of the risks and to help you come up with a list of questions for your surgeon. There is a lot of information available through internet searches that will help you. There are also YouTube videos of the ICL surgical procedure so you can see exactly what is involved with this surgery. There are some risks associated with ICL surgery, in addition to the risk of surgery itself (infection or post-surgical complications).
Avatar m tn Every surgical operation has its risks depending on your age or if you have other comorbid conditions (hypertension, diabetes, stroke, etc). 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).
520691 tn?1213961844 I had a pilonidal sinus operated on in April this year, it's never healed and i've been told i have to have another operation. I'm very concerned because the area is swollen, i have been told that i could have more than one sinus. is there any way possible that i can prevent this happening whilst the sinus wound is still open? also, it was not caused by an ingrowing hair, there has been no explanation for it.
Avatar f tn they advice for a surgical procedure to relief the pain......how sure iam that surgery would be the best management and what are the precutionary measures,disavtantages..since have hypertention and osteoporosis grade 1..how surgical treatment really be benificial..and how assure iam that it would be successfull...need help bec..there are some cases i knew...sometimes surgical procedure can aggreviate the contidions and there are some...die....
1060769 tn?1254977492 Postponing the operation as long as reasonably possible is a good thing. You avoid unnecessary surgical risks by doing that. A few people actually die during heart surgery. It's not like having your tonsils out. It's a lot more major than that. It's not something to jump into, just to "get it over with." Also, if you can postpone your operation, you may be able to take advantage of advanced surgical technology later on.
Avatar n tn If the percentage is less than 29%, a surgical operation is at a high risk and a surgeon may not recommend an operation as the risk may exceed the benefit. Or the estimated dimensions of the heart may be insignificant, and your mom is relatively good health and the risk is minimal.
Avatar m tn hi i m 26 years old.before 10 month i got surgical operation of varicocele,bith side (grade 2).after operation in mt rt testis infection was seen .i took levoflox500 mg .now my both testis is shrinking while standing.if i lying on bed i do not feel pain..i am wearing tight underwear..i m feeling discomfort....
Avatar m tn I recommend that you discuss these questions with your primary cardiologist more completely so that your questions are answered appropriately.
Avatar f tn Therefore, surgical intervention is essential to remove the large cyst and if permanent damage needs to be avoided. Craniotomy, needle aspiration and cerebral shunts are common surgical treatment that may help. But, surgical modalities may have some complications depending upon size of cyst. Before opting for surgical procedures, you should evaluate both the pros and cons with the help of a neurosurgeon. Hope this helps.
Avatar m tn Bow legs or genu varum can be corrected in adults by surgical remodeling. The exact type of surgical technique would depend on the severity and the exact location of the defect. Temporarily orthotic devices may be used to provide symptomatic relief, though a permanent cure may require a surgery in adults. It would be best to consult an orthopedician for a detailed review and appropriate management.
Avatar n tn the doctor said that the gastrographing procedure confirmed that she had divertiticulitis and that she had to have a sectional colonectomy. what i found wierd is that the a couple of weeks before the operation is that she was having normal bowel movements but still having pain. shouldn't the inflammed intestine cause bits and pieces of feces like she was having before? after the operation he told me that he cut about 6-7 inches of her large intestine near the sigmoid.
Avatar f tn It was then removed surgically He has not yet been told whether he is to have further chemo sessions. The consultants say they will know in about 2 weeks from operation date. Is this a 'bad sign'; would they not know the extent of the cancer from initial tests that were done, or at least from the time of the operation itself? We are very concerned for him and would be grate for your opinion.
Avatar f tn ve also tried to ask her about the surgery, the outcomes and possible consequences but she did not explain to me much - saying only that its a small surgery and I would be able to return home and that further cysts are unlikely to grow again. My questions about the surgery and its consequences remain unanswered. I would like to know what would be the chances of me entering into a premature menopause and whether or not my ovaries would have to be removed.