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How common is post-traumatic stress disorder among patients awakening during surgery?
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Significant Improvement in Quality of Life for Gastric Bypass Surgery Weight Loss Patients ?
Patients that have undergone gastric bypass surgery weight loss report significant improvement in quality of life. Most patients have maintained their weight loss results two years post surgery. Reports of 65 to 80% of excess body weight are not uncommon for gastric bypass surgery patients. Hyperlipidemia, a disorder associated with high cholesterol and high blood triglycerides, is corrected in a majority of surgery patients. Many patients testify to a reduction in blood pressure, less swelling of the legs, improvement in snoring and relief of low back and joint pain. Diabetes, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease are reportedly cured.
What do the surgeons give patients before they have surgery?
It depends what surgery it is, and where on your body it is.
How successful is the surgery to repair the aorta of Marfan syndrome patients?
This surgery has been performed widely since about 1985; most patients who have had a composite graft have not needed additional surgery.
Why do younger PD surgery patients fare better than older ones?
In addition, younger patients tend to do better with surgery and suffer fewer adverse effects from the surgery.
Do patients usually require a hospital stay after knee arthroscopic surgery?
Most patients who have arthroscopic surgery are released that same day; some patients stay in the hospital overnight
What does 'outpatient surgery appointment' mean?
You've an appointment for surgery but are not expected to stay over-night. (Out-patients are categorized as patients) not residing in the hospital)
What surgery is available for severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
The most common operation involves removing a section of the brain called the cingulate cortex. The serious side effects of this surgery for some patients include seizures, personality changes and less ability to plan
How long does fundoplication surgery take?
About 60 to 90 minutes but it may take longer in obese patients or patients who have had previous surgery ( operating time)
How many older PD patients are treated with surgery?
Approximately 5% of older PD patients receive one form or another of PD surgery.
What kind of patients does a doctor deal with?
All sorts for example patients that need surgery
Who is patron saint for a patient undergoing surgery?
There are patron saints of surgeons but not of surgery patients.
Is there any impulses or surgery for panic disorder?
Absolutely not!!!!
