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What is an A lower GI endoscopy or colonoscopy?
A lower GI endoscopy or colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used by your doctor to inspect the inside of your rectum and colon. While it’s considered a surgical procedure, endoscopy does not involve an incision… more
Endoscopy of Large Intestine - PreOp® Patient Engagement and Education StoreMD™ for Physician videos: https://store.preop.com Patient Education Company: https://preop.com Your doctor has recommended that you have a lower GI endoscopy. But what does that actually mean? A lower GI endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used by your doctor to inspect the inside of your rectum and colon. While it’s considered a surgical procedure, endoscopy does not involve an incision. On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical go You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. To create a better viewing area, your doctor may introduce air into your colon, which may cause you to have a feeling of fullness. The doctor will then lubricate your rectum and gently insert the endoscope, guiding it into your colon. You may feel some pressure or tugging, but you shouldn’t feel pain. To better exami…
What is a coronary artery bypass surgery or CABG procedure?
Coronary bypass surgery attempts to correct a serious problem. In order to restore normal blood flow, the surgeon removes a portion of a blood vessel from the patient’s leg or chest, most probably the left internal mammary artery and the saphenous vein.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Heart Surgery - PreOp® Patient Education And Engagement PreOp® http://PreOp.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you have surgery to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm. But what does that actually mean? The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the organs in your body. An aneurysm is a bulge or swelling in a blood vessel. This type of bulge occurs when a blood clot or blood clots develop in the aorta, causing to expand. In your case, your doctor has determined that a portion of the aorta passing through your abdomen - the area between your legs and your chest - has developed a blood clot. In most cases these clots are caused by fatty deposits that build up inside the arteries. Aneurysms are dangerous because the blood clot weakens the blood vessel and can cause it to burst. The surgery your doctor has recommended will remove the blood clot and reinforce the weakened wall of the ao…
Myomectomy Vaginal Fibroid Removal PreOp® Patient Engagement and Education StoreMD™ for Physician videos: http://store.preop.com Patient Education Company Your gynecologist has recommended that you undergo surgery to remove vaginal fibroids. But what does that actually mean? The uterus is part of a woman’s reproductive system - it’s the organ that contains and protects a growing fetus during pregnancy. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the inner or outer wall of the uterus. They are quite common - as many as 20% of women over 30 will develop fibroids sometime during their lifetimes. In most cases fibroids do not cause any discomfort and are never detected. Occasionally, however, fibroid tumors can cause problems. Complications from fibroid growth can include: * Pressure on the urinary system. * Pressure on the intestines. * Interference with the reproductive system * Or infection. Because these tumors can grow to be very large, surgery is usually…
What is a Hysterectomy Removal of Uterus, Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes Surgery?
Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus - the organ that holds and protects the fetus during pregnancy.
Hysterectomy often also involves the removal of other parts of the reproductive system, including the ovaries - where eggs are produced - the fallopian tubes which carry the eggs to the uterus and the cervix - or neck of the uterus.
Cystoscopy Male via Penis Surgery - Patient Education PreOp® http://PreOp.com and http://Store.PreOp.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a Cystoscopy. But what does that actually mean? The lower urinary tract allows your body to store and release urine. It’s made up of two parts, the bladder and the urethra. Your bladder is a hollow organ that expands as it fills with urine. Because it is made of muscular tissue, it can also contract and force urine to pass out of the body, through the urethra. Your urethra carries urine from the bladder all the way through the opening in the penis. Your doctor feels that it is necessary to examine the interior of the urethra and bladder, to try to determine the cause of a problem that you may be having. Symptoms that may call for a routine Cystoscopy include: * Persistent infection of the urinary tract * Bladder stones * Bleeding while urinating * Irritation due to polyps, or * Changes…
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Endoscopy of Large Intestine - PreOp® Patient Engagement and Education StoreMD™ for Physician videos: https://store.preop.com Patient Education Company: https://preop.com Your doctor has recommended that you have a lower GI endoscopy. But what does that actually mean? A lower GI endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used by your doctor to inspect the inside of your rectum and colon. While it’s considered a surgical procedure, endoscopy does not involve an incision. On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical go You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. To create a better viewing area, your doctor may introduce air into your colon, which may cause you to have a feeling of fullness. The doctor will then lubricate your rectum and gently insert the endoscope, guiding it into your colon. You may feel some pressure or tugging, but you shouldn’t feel pain. To better exami…
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What is a Hysterectomy with the Removal of Uterus, Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes?
A Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus - the organ that holds and protects the fetus during pregnancy.
Hysterectomy often also involves the removal of other parts of the reproductive system, including the ovaries - where eggs are produced - the fallopian tubes which carry the eggs to the uterus and the cervix - or neck of the uterus.
There are many different reasons why a doctor may recommend this kind of surgery.
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In many cases, disease or the growth of abnormal tissue will lead a doctor to recommend the removal of the uterus, the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
In some cases, unusually heavy menstrual flow and the accompanying discomfort may make hysterectomy an important treatment option for patient and physician to consider.
But no matter what the reason behind it, you should be aware that the removal of the uterus and other reproductive organs is a serious step and it can mean significant changes in your life.
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After having a hysterectomy, you will not be able to have children and if because your ovaries are removed as part of the procedure, you may even need to take medication to replace hormones that your body once produced on its own.
So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation.
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What is an A lower GI endoscopy or colonoscopy?
A lower GI endoscopy or colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used by your doctor to inspect the inside of your rectum and colon. While it's considered a surgical procedure, endoscopy does not involve an incision.
Instead, your doctor will pass a flexible tube, called an endoscope through your anus and into your rectum and colon.
This tube has a tiny video camera mounted on its tip.
It also contains a small tool used for taking tissue samples.
Your doctor can use the endoscope to inspect the entire lower half of your digestive system.
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Your doctor can use the endoscope to inspect the entire lower half of your digestive system.
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In some cases, the shape of the colon makes it impossible to pass the endoscope as far into the body as the doctor would like.
Your doctor may decide to take a series of x-rays - or even to perform surgery - in order to inspect the hidden area.
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Reasons for undergoing a lower GI endoscopy vary. You may have been suffering from one or more of a number symptoms - including blood in your stool, weight loss, chronic irregularity or other problems associated with the digestive system.
Some gastrointestinal symptoms can be warning signs of serious medical problems and you should take your doctor's recommendation to have an endoscopy very seriously.
Luckily, the vast majority of medical problems diagnosed by endoscopy are treatable and you should look forward to improved health and comfort as a result of the information gathered during the procedure.
What is a coronary artery bypass surgery or CABG procedure?
Coronary bypass surgery attempts to correct a serious problem. In order to restore normal blood flow, the surgeon removes a portion of a blood vessel from the patient’s leg or chest, most probably the left internal mammary artery and the saphenous vein.
