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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Surgery for weight loss
  1. Prescription Opioids during Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... painkillers often used for pain after an injury, surgery or dental work. They include codeine, morphine and ... is when a baby doesn’t gain the weight she should before birth. Low birthweight . This is ...
  2. CT Angiography (CTA) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... angiography to check blood vessels before or following surgery to: identify abnormalities, such as aneurysms , in the ... and help prepare for angioplasty/stent placement or surgery. detect disease in the arteries to the kidneys ...
  3. Computed Tomography (CT) -- Head Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... can lead to artifacts on the images. This loss of image quality can resemble the blurring seen ... CT scanning may eliminate the need for exploratory surgery and surgical biopsy. No radiation remains in a ...
  4. Brain MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... health problems (such as kidney disease) or recent surgeries. Women should always tell their doctor and technologist ... any metal objects. Metal objects used in orthopedic surgery generally pose no risk during MRI. However, a ...
  5. Computed Tomography (CT) -- Sinuses Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... of the nasal cavity and sinuses. plan for surgery by defining anatomy. top of page How should ... can help plan the safest and most effective surgery. CT of the sinuses is now widely available ...
  6. Abdominal and Pelvic CT (Computed Tomography) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... treatments. plan for and assess the results of surgery, such as organ transplants. stage, plan and properly ... CT scan may eliminate the need for exploratory surgery and surgical biopsy. No radiation remains in a ...
  7. CAT Scan (CT) - Chest Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... CT scan may eliminate the need for exploratory surgery and surgical biopsy. No radiation remains in a ... CT scanner. Or, they may be over the weight limit—usually 450 pounds—for the moving table. ...
  8. Blood Clots and Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... you a blood thinner called heparin (low-molecular weight heparin or unfractionated heparin). If you have APS, ...