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What is an inserted tube that assists with breathing?

It is a tube (also called a siphon) used for breathing underwater by the larval young of some insects.

*The term may also be applied to an endotracheal tube(ETT) used in human medical treatment.

What kind of trouble could you get in for running away from emergency surgery?

You can get into trouble regarding billing for the surgery if you run away from emergency surgery. If you are an adult, you are always able to reconsider surgery and you cannot be forced to have a surgery that you don't want. As a child, you might get into trouble with your parents for running away.

What is the cause of cholesteatoma?

There a few different things that can cause cholesteatoma. Some of these things include a birth defect and chronic ear infections.

What are the possible side effects of anesthetic after surgery?

Some of the possible side effects of anaesthetic after surgery are: Sore throat, nausea, mucles aches and pain, itching, emotional outbursts, shivering, confusion or memory loss, chest infection, breathing difficulties to name a few.

How much does surgery cost?

It will cost anywhere from $27 000 to $35 000, and that is only for a broken hip bone. Other forms of compications can cost up to $580 000

What is involved with a feeding tube and is it permanent?

A feeding tube is used to provide nutrition to an individual who is not able to properly feed themselves. The feeding tube involves placing a tube in the esophagus or stomach in order pass nutrients through the body.

Are there ways for a hard core smoker to smoke without getting a dry socket after wisdom teeth surgery?

First of all, it will be tempting to smoke, but wait AT LEAST 48 hours. It's vital during these first two days to let the blood clot settle. Myself, I smoke marijuana and I smoked 36 hours, but I took very light hits and barely sucked in. I'm lucky to not get dry socket, but for those unfortunate, smoking is a main cause. If, after 48 hours, you must smoke, try and take very small drags and don't suck too hard. Many people ignore these warnings and end up getting dry socket OUCH!

What are the normal results of peripheral vascular bypass surgery?

The risk of death or heart attack is about 3-5% in all patients undergoing peripheral vascular bypass surgery. Following bypass surgery, amputation is still an outcome in about 40% of all surgeries performed.

Is it normal for a surgical clips to be left in after surgery?

Not always. A woman I know had so many gallstones that they had to cut into her liver (to remove the common bile duct), and they left two surgical clips (Titanium, so they won't rust) on her liver for support. She's had it there since 1988, with no problems.

However, I think you should talk to your doctor about it if it bothers you. You should have been informed about them.

How long is the recovery time after a gastric sleeve?

The amount it time it takes for recovery really will vary based on the persons physical condition, and type of surgery that was preformed. Most people i read recover within 6 to 8 weeks, but that still all depends on how invasive a surgery they had. But recovery time should generally be in and around that ball park

What is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of the abdomen to remove excess fluid?

There are two terms that are puncturing of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid, paracentesis and abdominocentesis. Of these, paracentesis is more commonly used. It can be used to remove excess fluid from the abdomen. This excess fluid is called ascites. Performed usually with ultrasound and local anaesthetic, and often the fluid drained off is sent to a laboratory for testing.

There are also specialized terms used if you are talking about draining specific areas, such as culdocentesis.

Celiocentesis is the term used in veterinary medicine for this procedure.

Abdominocentesis

Paracentesis (para = beside + centesis = puncture) is also known as peritoneocentesis and laparocentesis. The abdominal wall is punctured and fluid is removed. It is used to relieve the pressure of ascites, to diagnose infections or cancer, and to confirm free blood in the abdominal cavity.

Abdominocentesis (abdomin = belly + centesis = puncture) is also known as paracentesis, peritoneocentesis and laparocentesis. The abdominal wall (peritoneal cavity) is punctured by a needle and peritoneal fluid is withdrawn.

This can be used to relieve abdominal pressure from ascites, diagnose infectious agents, cancer or free blood in the peritoneal space.

What can a child eat after tonsils surgery?

I just had a tonsillectomy, I would suggest applesauce and tons of water for the first couple of days. Juices, such as grape and apple, can help as well. Around day 3 or 4 you can try having some ice cream. Ice cream helps to reduce pain in the throat, you should still be drinking tons of water however. One last thing that might help, along with keeping up on your pain medication, is putting an ice pack on the outside of your neck. This really helped me because the coolness helps to dull the pain, like it would if it were a sore foot.

Gatoraid is always great, and I ate tons of chopped up eggs. (Don't over due it though or you will throw it up and be disgusted by them for a while).

What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of all or part of the colon?

proctectomy (lat. proctectomia)
The two main terms for surgical removal of the rectum are proctectomy and rectal resection. They mean the same thing, so which one you choose is just personal preference.

What procedure can a medical doctor do to correct an injury to the kidney?

The doctor could set a bone, prescribe a drug, or recommend a surgical procedure.
You haven't specified the organs.

If you have problems with your internal organs, a medical doctor might prescribe medication or have you go see a specialist. A doctor will be unlikely to operate on or otherwise physically manipulate on most internal organs.

How long do stiches stay in?

The doctor who put them in will be able to best judge how long they need to be left in, but on average stitches on the face should be left in for 3-5 days, stitches on the body or scalp 7-10 days, and stitches on extremities 10-14 days. When a stitch is put in on a joint like the elbow or knee, the wound will take longer to heal and stitches should be left in for a full two weeks. Stitches being left in for too long risk infection and painful extraction and stitches removed too soon can result in the wound opening up again.

(WikiAnswers and all contributors are not responsible for the advice given. This advice is given for informational use only and should not not constitute or replace professional medical advice.)

How long does swelling in lips last?

Well your professional body piercer should have covered that with you at the time you got your piercing done. Best give him/her a phone call and ask for some help, you seem to have some issues going on with your piercing and they should have given you full instructions regarding swelling and pain management.

How long does it take to recover from hammertoe surgery?

I have never heard of or seen a situation that would require an "avulsion" surgery for a hamstring. If any case was ever drastic enough to even think about an avulsion an amputation would 99.99999% be much better and effective.

Avulsion in general refers to a tearing away. Specifically, it can refer to:

  • A type of amputation where the extremity is pulled off rather than cut off

How is cosmetic surgery risky?

In some extend plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery is not bad as people always seek for the better appearance in the eyes of others, but if you want to take too much advantage then it can cause major problems and could be dangerous.

There's lots of examples available and one is Donatella Versace.

Thailand and Spain is the best place known for plastic surgery.

What is the medical term meaning surgical Incision into a valve?

Thoracotomy means surgical incision of the chest or thorax. A incision into the chest is done with two different methods. A incision into the front of the chest is known as a Median Sternotomy. This is usually the incision used for cardiac bypass, valve replacement, etc. A incision into the side of the chest is known as a Thoracotomy.

What did Daniel hale Williams do?

Daniel Hale Williams was an african-american inventor.He died in 1930.


Daniel Hale Williams was the first doctor to perform open heart surgery in 1893. He also co-founded the National Association of Medicine.

Can you do gastric bypass surgery twice?

Yes, it's called "Revision Surgery." While the "bypass" portion of the surgery you've already had won't be repeated, there are often revisions which can be done to re-tighten the reduced stomach (which, as a muscle, stretches over time due to overeating or returning to bad habits) or the stoma. In some cases, if you've had RNY and simply need to retighten the pouch, a lap band procedure can be done to reintroduce you to restrictive eating. In some cases, surgery the second time around is more difficult than the first, however, as the surgical area has already been compromised by the first surgery, and obviously, many emotional and psychological factors are involved -- including why the revision is needed or why the rules of the first surgery were not followed.

You can have gastric surgery again if you not found sufficient result with the previously done surgery or you have any complications like band slippage, inflation or other. But you must be ware that revision surgery is totally depend upon the success and failure of previous surgery results and is more complex than previous one.

Types of Surgery for Weight Loss?

Actually the term "surgery" implies different types of meanings. But in medical world, it is called an "operation" which involes cutting, slicing, sutures, laser.. etc. done by surgeons. Why Surgery If you are suffering from any specific heatlh problem, or disease sometimes on extreme conditions your doctor (physician) may recommend surgery for a way to cure or control your health problem or disease upon careful evaluation of your body condition and considering your person medical history. Before, deciding on type of surgery, your physician may conduct various types of medical testing such as X-ray, Scan, Blood & Urine Tests... etc. What is Surgery - If you are suffering from any specific heatlh problem, or disease sometimes on extreme conditions your doctor (physician) may recommend surgery for a way to cure or control your health problem or disease upon careful evaluation of your body condition and considering your person medical history. Before, deciding on type of surgery, your physician may conduct various types of medical testing such as X-ray, Scan, Blood & Urine Tests... etc. Ear Surgery Eye surgeries are usually done to correct defects in the vision like myopia and hyperopia Brain Surgery Back Surgery Methods Surgery for Breast Cancer Gastric Bypass Surgery Plastic Surgery Vascular Surgery Spine Surgery Bypass Heart Surgery Gall Bladder Surgery Surgery for Weight Loss Lower Back Surgery Abdominoplasty Surgery Bariatric Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Facelift Surgery Foot Surgeries Lip Surgery Abdomen Liposuction Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Orthognathic Surgery Penile Enhancement Surgery Sleep Apnea Surgery

Cost of double eyelid surgery?

Although costs are largely determined the type of procedure being done (incisional or suture method), the surgeon, and the location, the average costs for the double eyelid surgery is approximately $2000-4000.

Does weight loss surgery work?

Well it can help overweight people whom have major troubles losing wight the chance to slim down and begin a healthier lifestyle.

You should consult your doctor before doing any of this and know the effects of these surgeries, some have fairly bad effects on select people. Good luck,

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