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Esophagectomy - minimally invasive
National Library of Medicine — Minimally invasive esophagectomy; Robotic esophagectomy; Removal of the esophagus - minimally invasive Minimally invasive esophagectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the esophagus, the tube that moves food from your throat to your stomach. ...More…
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Esophagectomy - open
National Library of Medicine — Trans-hiatal esophagectomy; Trans-thoracic esophagectomy; En bloc esophagectomy; Removal of the esophagus - open An esophagectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the esophagus, the tube that moves food from your throat to your stomach. After ...More…
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Aortic aneurysm repair - endovascular
National Library of Medicine — EVAR; Endovascular aneurysm repair; AAA repair - endovascular; Repair - aortic aneurysm - endovascular Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is surgery to fix a widened part (or aneurysm) in your aorta, the large artery that carries blood ...More…
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Glomerular filtration rate
National Library of Medicine — Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the tiny filters in the kidneys, called glomeruli, each minute. The blood sample is sent to a lab, ...More…
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Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy
National Library of Medicine — Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is surgery to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), usually of the palms or face. ETS surgery turns off the nerve the signals the body to sweat too much. The procedure is done while you are asleep under ...More…
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Methemoglobinemia
National Library of Medicine — Hemoglobin M disease; Erythrocyte reductase deficiency; Generalized reductase deficiency Methemoglobinemia may be passed down through families (inherited), or it may result from exposure to certain drugs, chemicals, or foods (acquired). There are ...More…
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Photophobia
National Library of Medicine — Light sensitivity; Vision - light sensitive; Eyes - sensitive to light Photophobia is a fairly common symptom. For many people, photophobia is not due to any underlying disease. Severe photophobia may be associated with eye problems and cause ...More…
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Jaundice - yellow skin
National Library of Medicine — Yellow skin and eyes; Skin - yellow; Icterus; Eyes - yellow; Jaundice Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, the mucous membranes, or the eyes. The yellow pigment is from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. If you've ever had a ...More…
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Eyelid drooping
National Library of Medicine — A drooping eyelid can stay constant, worsen over time (progressive), or come and go (intermittent). It can be one-sided or on both sides. When drooping is one-sided (unilateral), it is easy to detect by comparing the two eyelids. Drooping is more ...More…
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Melanoma of the eye
National Library of Medicine — Malignant melanoma - choroid; Malignant melanoma - eye; Eye tumor; Ocular melanoma Melanoma of the eye is cancer that occurs in various parts of the eye. Melanoma is a very aggressive type of cancer that can spread rapidly. Melanoma of the eye ...More…
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Refraction test
National Library of Medicine — The refraction test is an eye exam that measures a person's prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. This test is performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or "eye doctor." You sit in a chair that has a special device (called a . ...More…
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Visual acuity test
National Library of Medicine — The visual acuity test is used to determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart or card held 14 - 20 feet away. This test may be done in a health care provider's office, a school, a work place, or elsewhere. You will be ...More…