Abdominal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. The uterus is an organ that holds the baby as it develops before birth. This surgery may be done if a woman has certain problems of the uterus. These may include cancer or growths (tumors or fibroids). Other problems include infection, chronic pain, severe bleeding, or other […]
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Breast reconstruction is surgery to recreate a breast after breast tissue has been removed as part of cancer treatment (mastectomy). There are many kinds of breast reconstruction procedures. One type is called TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis muscle). TRAM reconstruction uses tissue and muscle from your abdomen (flap procedure) to reconstruct your breast. Breast reconstruction with […]
When you have abdominal bloating, your abdomen may feel full, tight, or painful. It may also look bigger than normal or swollen (distended). Common causes of abdominal bloating include: Swallowing air. Constipation. Problems digesting food. Eating too much. Irritable bowel syndrome. This is a condition that affects the large intestine. Lactose intolerance. This is an […]
This sheet gives you information about how to care for yourself after your procedure. Your health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. If you have problems or questions, contact your health care provider. What can I expect after the procedure? After the procedure, it is common to have: Some pain at the […]
Abdominal aortic aneurysm open repair is a surgery to fix an aortic aneurysm in the abdominal area. An aneurysm is a weak or damaged part of an artery wall that bulges out. It is caused by the normal force of blood pumping through the body. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an aneurysm that happens in […]
This sheet gives you information about how to care for yourself after your procedure. Your health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. If you have problems or questions, contact your health care provider. What can I expect after the procedure? After the procedure, it is common to have: Pain or soreness at […]
Abdominal aortic aneurysm endograft repair is a surgery to fix an aortic aneurysm in the abdominal area. An aneurysm is a weak or damaged part of an artery wall that bulges out. The bulge is caused by the normal force of blood pumping through the body. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an aneurysm that happens […]
An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart (artery). It happens when blood pushes against a weak or damaged place on the wall of the blood vessel. An abdominal aortic aneurysm happens in the main blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart (aorta). Most aneurysms […]
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an aneurysm that occurs in the lower part of the aorta. The aorta is the main artery of the body, and it supplies blood from the heart to the rest of the body. An aneurysm is a bulge in an artery. An aneurysm happens when blood pushes against a […]
Abdominal amnioinfusion is a procedure performed during pregnancy to replace the fluid that surrounds your developing baby inside your womb (amniotic fluid). You may need this procedure if you have the condition of too little amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios). This condition can result if your baby is not making enough urine or if you are losing […]