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Why to not do a tonsillectomy and splenectomy surgeries at the same time?
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What other surgeries are done at the same time as a vagotomy?
Often, other gastrointestinal surgery is performed at the same time as the vagotomy. Part of the stomach may be removed, for instance. Vagotomy causes a decrease in peristalsis and a change in the emptying patterns of the stomach.
What is a typical day in a general surgeons job?
A general surgeon has to work a small amount of time a day. just a few hours A general surgeon has to work a small amount of time a day. just a few hours
Whats the Recovery time for a tonsillectomy?
Anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on if there are complications. Generally an adult tonsillectomy takes longer than a pediatric one.
What has allowed for more outpatient surgeries?
Due to improved pain control, advanced medical techniques--including those that reduce recovery time--and cost-cutting considerations, more and more surgeries are being performed on an outpatient basis.
What are symptoms post splenectomy?
The spleen is an important immune organ responsible for eliminating infections caused by encapsulated bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae. Without a spleen, encapsulated organisms have an easier time causing disease. Since encapsulated organisms can cause a variety of diseases, there is no consistent set of symptoms that are necessarily indicative of a post-splenectomy infection. However, as the organisms listed above also may cause meningitis, the appearance of meningitis symptoms (classically fever, headache, and neck stiffness) should lead to a prompt visit to the emergency room.
What is the advantage of using lasers during eye surgery?
Many ophthalmologic surgeries now use lasers, which decrease the operating time as well as recovery time.
Is it okay for a person to get a breast lift and buccal fat excision within the same week or two week period?
It is not recommended. After having a procedure that involves anesthesia the body should be allowed to clean out those substances as well as it should have time to recover from the physical trauma of the surgery. Anywhere between three months and six months is a good time to allow between surgeries. The procedures you mention can be done almost immediately if needed but this is not recommended.Your doctor can tell you if your health allows for the extra load of both surgeries in a short period of time.
How many recurrences of sore throat necessitate a tonsillectomy?
theres no set amount but if you keep getting the same symptoms then its time to get it checked.
After a few years will a nose piercing hole grow over and if not are there cosmetic surgeries for this type of problem?
Cosmetic surgeries are expensive. If you leave the jewellery out of the piercing over time the piercing will shrink and become almost unnoticeable Keep in mind this will take time and will not occur over night. So long as you didn't experience any trouble with the piercing (bumps or lumps etc.) everything should settle out over time.
What do you use chloroform for?
A long time ago it was used by dentists to put people asleep before surgeries but they stopped due to it causing brain damage.
What types of surgeries are computer aided these days?
Neurosurgery, oral and maxillofacial, orthopedic, and visceral surgeries can all be aided by the use of computers. Today's computers can assist with most types of surgery encompassing everything from open heart surgery to an operation to fix a broken bone.
Why do surgeons wait to perform surgery while patients are still in litigation?
Surgeons are not barred from performing surgeries simply because they have been sued. In fact, a lot of surgeons have several lawsuits going on at any given time. They only need to stop performing surgeries if their license is revoked or if a court orders so.
