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  1. Hip joint replacement - series (image) 
    Osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the hip. It is caused by wear and tear on the joint. Cartilage is the firm, ... rub together, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. The most common reason to have a hip joint replaced ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100006_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Pancreatitis - series (image) 
    ... or pancreatitis, is a serious condition that is most commonly caused by either alcohol toxicity or gallstones. ... the intestine. Pancreatitis due to alcohol toxicity is most often seen in chronic alcoholic patients. Most often, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100149_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Tracheostomy - series (image) 
    Most patients require 1 to 3 days to adapt to breathing through a tracheostomy tube. Communication will ... talk or make sounds. After training and practice, most patients can learn to talk with a trach ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100043_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Tubal ligation - Series (image) 
    Most women recover with no problems. There are no tests required to verify sterility. Most women are advised to avoid strenuous exercise for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100044_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Gallbladder removal - Series (image) 
    Most gallbladder surgery today is done using laparoscopic surgical techniques, in which narrow instruments, including a camera, ... Most patients who undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy can go home the day of surgery or the next day, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100021_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Meckel's diverticulectomy - series (image) 
    Meckel's diverticulum is one of the most common congenital abnormalities. It occurs when the connection between the intestine and the umbilical cord doesn't completely close off during fetal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100092_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hemangioma excision - series (image) 
    Hemangiomas are the most common type of benign blood-vessel growths that occur in infants and children. They are frequently located on the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100114_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Retinal detachment repair - series (image) 
    ... the retina from the underlying tissues. This is most often caused by trauma, and the risk of ... The most common technique used to repair retinal detachment is called a scleral buckle. Prior to performing a scleral ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100132_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pancreas transplant - series (image) 
    ... are delivered to the bloodstream. One of the most important hormones produced by the pancreas is insulin. ... One of the most common diseases which affects the pancreas is insulin dependent diabetes, or type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100129_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Intestinal obstruction repair - series (image) 
    The most common causes of intestinal obstruction in adults are adhesions, hernias, and colon cancer. Adhesions are scars that ... become trapped. Colon cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. While each reason for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100116_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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