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Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood to the legs and feet. Over time, artery walls may thicken as they build up with plaque (a fatlike substance). As plaque builds up in an artery, blood flow can be reduced or even blocked, causing peripheral artery disease.
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Breast Reconstruction with Implants
Your surgeon can help you decide whether to have reconstructive surgery. You will be advised to wait if now is not the best time for you. Breast reconstruction can be done during or after a mastectomy. One kind of reconstruction is the breast implant.
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Understanding Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a lifelong (chronic) liver problem. Read on to learn more.
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Understanding an Erection
The penis is made up of spongy tissue that holds blood. During sexual excitement, extra blood flows into the tissue. Read on to learn more about the stages of an erection.
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Treating Urinary Incontinence: Urethral Implants
Urethral implants (bulking agents) are one way to help treat incontinence due to a weak sphincter. Read on for details.
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Treating Male Urinary Incontinence
Male urinary incontinence may be treated with medicines or medical devices, by behavior changes, or with surgery. Learn more about ways to treat it.
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Lumpectomy
Lumpectomy is surgery to remove cancer. It's a breast-conserving surgery, which means your breast remains intact. If you're having a lumpectomy, you'll probably also have radiation therapy.
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Mastectomy
Mastectomy is surgery to remove the breast. The most commonly done mastectomies are called simple and modified radical. During these procedures, the chest muscle is not removed. As a result, arm strength remains. Keeping the chest muscle also makes reconstruction easier.
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Mastectomy: After Surgery
The length of your hospital stay depends on the type of surgery you have. You’ll be given instructions to follow during recovery. Some women feel fine within a month. Others need more time.
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