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Why are young-onset PD patients more likely to be surgery candidates than older-onset patients?
Because young-onset patients live with their disease for so many more years, they are more likely to become candidates for surgery than older-onset patients.
What determines the course of medical treatment of gallstones?
Patients with no symptoms usually do not require treatment. The best treatment for patients with symptoms is usually surgery. Those who are not good candidates for surgery may take oral bile salts.
How are patients prepared for hip revision surgery?
Patients who are considered appropriate candidates for hip revision surgery are asked to come to the hospital about a week before the operation. X rays and other diagnostic images of the hip are reviewed
What are total pancreatectomy patients treated with after surgery?
These conditions are treated with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, which supplies digestive enzymes; and with insulin injections.
How are patients evaluated by orthopedic surgeons?
Prior to any surgery, candidates undergo extensive testing to determine appropriate corrective procedures.
How healthy do liposuction patients need to be?
Patients should be in good general health and free of heart or lung disease. Patients with poor circulation or who have had recent surgery at the intended site of fat reduction are not good candidates.
Why is morphine contraindicated for a patient having surgery for pancreatic cancer?
cause spasm of the pancreatic ducts
What are some of the side effects form surgery for pancreatic cancer?
Side effects from surgery can include pain, weakness, fatigue, and digestive problems. Some patients may develop diabetes or malabsorption as a result of partial or total removal of the pancreas.
What is done to help a pancreatectomy patient who is undernourished?
Since many patients with pancreatic cancer are undernourished, appropriate nutritional support, sometimes by tube feedings, may be required prior to surgery.
What is the cost of pancreatic cancer surgery?
A lot of money
What has the author Rodney Smith Smith of Marlow written?
Rodney Smith Smith of Marlow has written: 'The Surgery of pancreatic neoplasms' -- subject(s): Surgery, Pancreatic Neoplasms
What patients are generally rejected for a pallidotomy?
Those who are very elderly, demented, or with other significant medical conditions that would be compromised by surgery are usually not candidates for pallidotomy.
