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How should patients be prepared for immunoelectrophoresis?
This test requires a blood sample.
What risks are involved with gastrectomy for peptic ulcers?
Surgery for peptic ulcer is effective, but it may result in a variety of postoperative complications. Following gastrectomy surgery, as many as 30% of patients have significant symptoms.
What is vertical sleeve gastrectomy?
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is a form of weight loss surgery that involves permanently removing about 85% of the stomach. VSG patients can expect to lose up to 50% of their excess weight within a year of surgery. The vertical sleeve gastrectomy has several advantages over Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The part of the stomach that is removed is responsible for the production of Ghrelin, a hormone that induces feelings of hunger. Combined with the drastically-reduced size of the stomach, patients are hungry less frequently. Gastrectomy patients also do not experience dumping syndrome, which is a problem many gastric bypass patients encounter.
How should patients be prepared for an analanine aminotransferase test?
No special preparations are necessary for this test.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a gastrectomy?
Surgery for peptic ulcer is effective, but it may result in a variety of postoperative complications. After gastrectomy, as many as 30% of patients have significant symptoms. An operation called highly selective vagotomy is now preferred.
What is the accented syllable for gastrectomy?
gastRECtomy.
How should patients be prepared for a hyperbaric chamber?
No special preparation is needed to use a hyperbaric chamber other than educating patients about what to expect during treatment.
How should patients be prepared for a breast self-examination?
Before beginning a monthly BSE, a woman's breasts should be completely exposed.
How should patients be prepared for a thallium heart scan?
Patients should not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages, smoke tobacco, or ingest other nicotine products for 24 hours before the test. These substances can affect test results. Patients should also not eat anything.
How should patients be prepared for an eye muscle surgery?
Patients should make sure their doctors are aware of any medications that they are taking, even over-the-counter medications. Patients should not take aspirin, or any other blood-thinning medications for ten days prior to surgery.
What does gastrectomy mean?
During the sleeve gastrectomy, 85% of the stomach is removed and it takes the shape of a sleeve. You can read more about the procedure at http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-sleeve/
How should patients be prepared for immobilization?
There are many reasons for immobilization using splints, casts, and braces. Each person should understand his or her diagnosis clearly.
