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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for General surgery
  1. Surgery for Crohn's Disease Video (Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America)  
    ... needs. Your surgeon should be board certified in general surgery or colon and rectal surgery, and should have ...
  2. What Is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon? Video (Society of Thoracic Surgeons)  
    ... go on to complete either a 5-year general surgery residency followed by a 2- or 3-year ... Healthcare Team All cardiothoracic surgeons have the same general ... URL Video URL Cardiothoracic Surgeons ...
  3. Pediatric MRI Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... pins, screws, plates, stents or surgical staples In general, metal objects used in orthopedic surgery pose no risk during MRI. However, a recently ...
  4. ... an emergency, the mother may be given a general anesthetic, which will make her fall asleep. During the surgery, an incision is made in the lower abdomen ...
  5. Uterine Fibroid Treatment Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... had surgery to treat their fibroids. Compared to surgery, UFE does not require general anesthesia , and recovery time is much shorter with ...
  6. Angioplasty and Vascular Stenting Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... the benefits vs. risks? Benefits Compared to bypass surgery, balloon angioplasty and stent placement are much less invasive and relatively low-risk, low-cost procedures. These procedures are performed using local anesthesia. Because general anesthetic is not required in most patients, there ...
  7. CT Angiography (CTA) Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... Angiography may eliminate the need for surgery. If surgery remains necessary, it ... sedation or general anesthesia. CT angiography of the heart helps detect ...
  8. Pediatric CT Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... sedation or anesthesia is to be used. In general, children who have recently been ill will not ... for several hours prior to the exam. In general, children who have recently been ill will not ...
  9. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... supplements. List any allergies, especially to local anesthetic , general anesthesia , or contrast materials . Your doctor may tell ... performing this procedure while the patient is under general anesthesia, while some prefer conscious sedation for their ...
  10. Thyroid Scan and Uptake Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... evaluate changes in the gland following medication use, surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy top of page How should ... such as an x-ray or CT scan, surgeries or treatments using iodinated contrast material within the ...
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