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What is Commisurrotomy

Are you about to have a commisurrotomy and would like to know exactly what that means? Read here to learn what this is and why it is often a treatment option.

Published by justkat73 (23174 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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The Causes and Risk Factors of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A mental illness that affects certain people is body dysmorphic disorder. There are many causes and risk factors of body dysmorphic disorder. Find out who is at risk of this condition.

Published by AlyssaAst (12310 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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What is the Kyphoplasty Procedure?

Kyphoplasty is a spinal surgery which is used to treat vertebral compression fractures and kyphosis.

Published by Emma Lloyd (12045 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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Colporrhaphy Procedure Overview

Colporrhaphy is a medical procedure that is used to repair defects in the vaginal wall. Learn why this procedure is used and how it is done in this comprehensive overview.

Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (5981 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia

Myotomy simply means the cutting of a muscle. This procedure can be carried out for a wide variety of reasons. One of the most common types of myotomy is a Heller myotomy.

Published by Emma Lloyd (12045 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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What is a Hemicorporectomy?

Also known as translumbar amputation, a hemicorporectomy is a medical procedure in which the entire body below the waist is amputated.

Published by Emma Lloyd (12045 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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What is the Hemilaminectomy Procedure?

A lumbar hemilaminectomy is carried out when a patient has a herniated lumbar disc, or when another condition causes the spinal nerves to become compressed and less functional.

Published by Emma Lloyd (12045 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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How is a Thoractomy Done?

This article will give an overview of what a thoracotomy is and answer the question, how is a thoracotomy done?. It will also describe the main reason for undergoing this procedure.

Published by Lashan Clarke (4237 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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What is an Orchidectomy For?

Orchidectomy, also known as orchiectomy, is a procedure in which one or both testicles are removed. The procedure is most commonly carried out as a treatment for testicular cancer and prostate cancer.

Published by Emma Lloyd (12045 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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What is the Carotid Endarterectomy Procedure For?

Carotid endarterectomy is performed on patients whose arteries have been damaged by a condition called atherosclerosis.

Published by Emma Lloyd (12045 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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