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Pituitary Gland Surgery

… body, such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Problems can occur when a tumor forms in the pituitary gland. These tumors … This is one of the air spaces behind the nose. For large or complex pituitary tumors, a craniotomy is done. For this, … Pain or swelling in your legs Follow-up During follow-up visits, your healthcare provider will check on your healing: …
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Partial Cystectomy

… Trouble breathing Follow-up care You will have follow-up visits so your healthcare provider can check how well you’re … healthcare provider can tell you more. Risks and possible complications All procedures have some risk. Possible risks … as before Failure to remove all cancer tissue, or cancer comes back Risks of anesthesia (the anesthesiologist or …
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Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD)

… to be removed if they break or stop working. This can be a complex procedure. With an S-ICD, the lead is not put … the heart. This can reduce the number of problems that can occur over many years. And it will be easier to remove the … Your healthcare team will tell you how often to have office visits. They will also tell you when the battery in your …
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Muscle Biopsy

… fatty deposits replace them over time. There are many different types of MD. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The most common form of MD. DMD usually affects only males. Becker … provider will remove them during a follow-up office visit. Keep adhesive strips dry and they should fall off on …
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Prostate Cancer- External-Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)

… cancer with radiation. Each person’s treatment plan is different. Your plan will include the type of radiation you … all of the cancer. You have had surgery, but the cancer has come back. You have a cancer that has grown outside the … symptoms you have. Make sure to go to all of your follow-up visits. Side effects of EBRT Radiation therapy affects …
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Liposuction

… help improve the way the body looks. There are several different types of liposuction. They include … infection and manage pain. You will also likely be given compression garments to wear. These reduce swelling and help … need to be removed, this will be done during a follow-up visit. You and your healthcare provider will also keep track …
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Skin Graft Surgery

… been given. Expect some swelling, bruising, redness, and discomfort at the repair site. Your healthcare provider will … healthcare provider right away if any of the following occur: Chest pain or trouble breathing (call 911 ) Fever of … of the edges of an incision Follow-up During follow-up visits, your healthcare provider will check your healing. If …
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External Beam Radiation Therapy

… works can make the experience more manageable. This guide offers an overview of what you can expect as you go through … There are several types of radiation therapy. The type most commonly used to treat cancer is called external beam … specializes in treating cancer with radiation. During this visit, you can expect: A review of your health. The provider …
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Brachytherapy

… or no pain. With time, the radiation lessens, then stops completely.  Why might I need brachytherapy? Brachytherapy … given Placing portable shields between you and staff or visitors Limits for visitors may include: Not allowing pregnant women or …
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