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Staph Infection (Non-MRSA)
Non-MRSA staph infections are caused by common bacteria. Learn about how they're spread, as well as prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Maximizing Surgical Safety
Surgery is a complex process. There's a lot you can do as a patient to help your healthcare team keep you safe. This sheet suggests steps you can take before and after surgery to help make your operation safe and successful.
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Ileus
Ileus occurs when there is a problem with the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract. This is not caused by a physical blockage.
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Peptic Ulcer
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or in the first part of your small intestine. It can cause belly pain and other symptoms. In some cases, a peptic ulcer may get worse and lead to serious problems. But with treatment, most people fully recover.
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Small Bowel Obstruction
A small bowel obstruction is when part or all of your small intestine (bowel) is blocked. Then digestive contents can't move through the bowel correctly and out of your body. Read on for information about symptoms and treatment.
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Large Bowel Obstruction
A large bowel obstruction occurs when part or all of your large intestine is blocked. As a result, waste can't move through your bowel correctly and out of the body. You must be treated right away to manage the blockage.
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Esophageal Dilation
An esophageal dilation is a procedure used to widen a narrowed section of your esophagus. This is the tube that leads from your throat to your stomach.
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Transoral Resection for Oral Cancer
Transoral resection is surgery to help control or cure oral cancer. During surgery, an oral tumor is removed through the mouth. This sheet explains transoral resection and what to expect.
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Pituitary Gland Surgery
Pituitary gland surgery is done to remove a tumor in the pituitary gland. In most cases these tumors are not cancer (benign). Here's what you can expect before, during, and after the surgery.
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