Question 1

what the d&e abortion procedure?

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Dilation/Evacuation: The uterus is emptied via dilation of the cervix and evacuation of its' contents with scraping of the endometrium and/or a suction machine.

Question 2

my son got 2800 immnoglobin  e level what is the medicine or procedure to attain normal. is there any side effects is this normal please help?

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Immunoglobulin  E: This immunoglobulin looks at the body's response to allergy or parasite. When the level is elevated, the body is either creating a reaction to a parasite or allergens. In this case, the level seems high (according to our standard numbers), so I would say he needs to be evaluated and treated for parasites and then his IgE will come down on its own! Good Luck

Question 3

what's puestow procedure like?

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Chronic pancreatitis: Medical known as lateral .Pancreaticojejunonsotomy. Major abdominal surgery for relief of pain associated with chronic pancreatitis. Surgery consists of opening pacreatic from one end to other(from head to tail)slit open duct is then sutured to  loop of proximal small bowel, jejunum. This permits pancreatiuc juices to drain directly into the small bowel without having to travel down length of duct.

Question 4

procedure for cpr?

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CPR : Compressions should be performed with great force to be effective, just short of breaking the sternum. 100 compressions per minute.

Question 5

what is the procedure for cvs?

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A needle biopsy: Cvs can be performed transabdominally or transvaginally by taking a small amount of chorionic villus.

Question 6

what to expect for hsg procedure?

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Like a pelvic exam: The doctor will usually use a speculum. Then they will put in a catheter that goes into the cervix. They then inject contrast and take images. You may experience cramping during and after the procedure. You might see a small amount of spotting after the procedure.

Question 7

what is the "cerclauge" procedure like?

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Stitch in the cervix: A cerclage is a simple surgical procedure where the doctor places a stitch in the cervix to provide support during pregnancy. This procedure is for women who have an incompetent cervix and can not hold the baby in for the duration of the pregnancy. The procedure is very short and can be done in a few minutes under general or spinal anesthesia.

Question 8

what exactly is the surgical glen procedure?

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Glen Procedure: A palliative surgical procedure for Tricuspid Atresia &amp; Hypoplastic Left Heart syndrome. It is replaced by Bidirectional Glen procedure where the Superior Vena Cava is connected to Right Pulmonary Artery.

Question 9

what is fuch's dystrophy and the dsek procedure?

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Corneal lining: The inner lining of the cornea consists of cells which pump fluid from the cornea keeping it clear.  When these cells are deficient or incompetent, the cornea swells with fluid.  This when spontaneous is called fuch's.  Surgical replacement of the cells from a donor can restore clarity in a procedure called dsek.

Question 10

what is the procedure necessary for correcting gastrochesis?

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Staged correction: For most cases, the child is taken to surgery where the defect is assessed for simple re-insertion & closure.In most, the abdominal wall is too tight so a silo, or toothpaste tube like structure is sown above the belly to protect the exposed gut.It is covered with antiseptic material. It is stitched up gradually  over subsequent days to squeeze the gut back into the belly for closure.

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