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Results 1 - 10 of 37 for Dilation
  1. D and C 
    D and C (dilation and curettage) is a procedure to scrape and collect the tissue (endometrium) from inside the uterus. Dilation (D) is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002914.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Toxic megacolon 
    ... pseudo-obstruction, acute colonic ileus, or congenital colonic dilation. These conditions do not involve an infected or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000248.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Esophageal stricture - benign 
    Dilation (stretching) of the esophagus using a thin cylinder or balloon that is inserted through an endoscope ... diet to reduce the inflammation. In some cases, dilation is done.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000207.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Pulmonic valve stenosis 
    ... Treat abnormal heartbeats and rhythms Percutaneous balloon pulmonary dilation (valvuloplasty) may be performed when no other heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001096.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Schatzki ring - x-ray (image) 
    ... swallowing problems (dysphagia) and can be treated with dilation of the stricture.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1197.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Emergency Childbirth (image) 
    ... late labor include rupturing of the amniotic sac, dilation of the cervix, and appearance of the baby's ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17001.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Emergency Childbirth (image) 
    ... late labor include rupturing of the amniotic sac, dilation of the cervix, and appearance of the baby's ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17002.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cause of headaches (image) 
    Cluster headaches may be caused by blood vessel dilation in the eye area. Inflammation of nearby nerves ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19240.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Telangiectasia (image) 
    Telangiectasia is the dilation of small superficial vessels and capillaries that cause numerous flat red marks on the hands, face and tongue. Telangiectasia ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19509.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Abortion procedure (image) 
    An abortion performed with dilation and curettage.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8611.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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