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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for complication of surgical procedure
  1. Brain Stimulation Therapies Video From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
    ... such as greater accessibility and affordability, while avoiding surgical complications. VNS: Why it’s done VNS was initially developed as a treatment for epilepsy. Research using brain scans showed that the procedure also can be used to improve depression symptoms. ...
  2. Angioplasty and Vascular Stenting Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... and relatively low-risk, low-cost procedures. These procedures are performed using ... complications after angioplasty are rare. However, inserting the catheter ...
  3. Why Atrial Fibrillation Matters Video (American Heart Association)  
    ... AFib Diagnosed? Treatment Options Atrial Fibrillation Medications Non-surgical Procedures Surgical Procedures Lifestyle Strategies AFib Care Team AFib ...
  4. ... abdomen. Although cesarean (C-sections) are relatively safe surgical procedures, they should only be performed in appropriate medical ... to hypertension, anemia, or heart disease. Like many surgical procedures, cesarean sections require anesthesia. Usually, the mother is ...
  5. Catheter Angiography Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... blood vessels. This is especially helpful when a surgical procedure or some percutaneous intervention is being considered. By ... have diabetes, are at a higher risk of complications. Your doctor will advise you if ... a variety of methods is used to decrease risk of allergy: You ...
  6. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... to mitigate these risks. Other possible side effects/complications of the procedure include: fever muscle stiffness in the neck bruising ... radiation injury to the skin is a rare complication (it may happen in complex and lengthy procedures requiring extended fluoroscopy use) death (rare) top of ...
  7. Uterine Fibroid Treatment Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... to treat symptomatic fibroids in the uterus. These procedures are non-surgical alternatives to hysterectomy and myomectomy . MRgFUS helps preserve ... return to normal activities after the procedure. The procedure has a low risk of complications. MRgFUS preserves the uterus. A number of patients ...
  8. Anal Abscess and Fistula Video (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)  
    ... has formed, one may consider all the various surgical options detailed above as staged procedures.  TREATMENT OF FISTULAS IN CROHN’S DISEASE Fistula-in- ...
  9. Pediatric CT Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... ray, CT is the most commonly used imaging procedure for evaluating the chest. CT of the chest is used to evaluate: complications from infections such as pneumonia a tumor that ...
  10. Abdominal and Pelvic CT (Computed Tomography) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... and needle aspirations . This is particularly true of procedures involving the lungs, abdomen, pelvis, and bones. A diagnosis via CT scan may eliminate the need for exploratory surgery and surgical biopsy. No radiation remains in a patient's body ...
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