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Topic Index - Pediatrics

… Pediatrics Home The Pediatrician Well-Care Visits Growth and Development The Growing Child: Newborn The … Lying and Stealing Television and Children Immunizations Common Childhood Illness and Concerns Allergies Allergic … Asthma Croup Upper Respiratory Infection (URI, or Common Cold) Influenza Infections Fevers Measuring a Baby's …
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Breast Biopsy

… problem. There may be other reasons for your doctor to recommend a breast biopsy. Types of breast biopsies   There … will lie down or sit up. This depends on your provider’s preference and if X-ray or ultrasound guidance will be used. … were used, they will be removed during a follow-up office visit. If there are no stitches, you may remove the bandage …
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Head and Neck Cancer: Stages

… cancer. The TNM system for head and neck cancer The most commonly used system to stage head and neck cancers is the … TNM system from the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). Be sure to ask your doctor to explain the stage of your … be used after the Roman numeral to give more details. Different head and neck cancers are staged in different ways. …
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Rhinoplasty

… fix an injury or birth defect. Rhinoplasty may be done to restore the normal structure and function of the nose in … This way you can discuss any questions or concerns as they come up. Your splint and nasal dressings will be removed at one of these visits. At home During the first few days after surgery, you …
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Artificial Urinary Sphincter

… used to treat stress urinary incontinence. This condition occurs when the urinary sphincter is weak and no longer works … when the AUS is activated by your provider at a follow-up visit in about 6 weeks. Your provider will show you how to … your healthcare provider. You may have some pain and discomfort after the surgery and when you pee. Applying an ice …
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Corneal Transplantation

… and debris. It also helps focus light into your eye. Different health problems can damage your cornea. They can make … include: Endothelial keratoplasty. This is the most common form of the surgery. It's a type of partial-thickness … the procedure. Your stitches may be removed at a follow-up visit. But this might not be until much later. Tell your eye …
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