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Acute salpingitis is infection of the fallopian tubes. These 2 tubes carry the eggs from the ovary to the uterus. Pelvic pain is the main symptom of acute salpingitis.

Pneumothorax occurs when air leaks out of the lung and is trapped in the space between the lung and the chest wall. The air presses on the lung and can cause part or all of the lung to collapse. Learn about how the condition is treated.

A catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is an infection of the urinary system. CAUTI is caused by germs that get into the urinary tract when a urinary catheter is used. This is a tube that's placed into the bladder to drain urine.

It’s normal to feel worried or even a little scared if you are scheduled for surgery. Know that your doctors will do all they can to take good care of you. As a patient, you can help your health care team keep you safe. Being involved means speaking up, asking questions, and knowing your role.

A thyroid uptake measures how well the thyroid gland is working. A thyroid scan shows the size, shape, and location of the thyroid gland. The tests are often done together to check for problems in the thyroid gland. This sheet tells you what to expect with each test.

This surgery can help reconstruct your child's outer ear that is missing or underdeveloped. This condition is called microtia.

This surgery can help reconstruct your child's missing or underdeveloped outer ear.

A hydrocele occurs when fluid builds up in the layer of tissue that covers the testicle. This can cause pain or swelling in the scrotum. Hydrocelectomy is surgery to remove the hydrocele. Learn more about this condition.

Pyeloplasty is surgery to unblock the ureter and allow urine to flow again. Read on to learn more about the surgery and what to expect.