Aspiration during surgery doesn't happen often, but when it does, it can cause serious health problems. In some cases, it's the result of a medical error, which could point to malpractice. Patients ...

Hernia surgery can be done in as little as 30–45 minutes, and you’ll usually be able to head home the same day. Following hernia repair surgery, you’ll need at least a week or two before you can ...

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Nasal polyps are painless, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re most common where the sinuses near your eyes and cheekbones drain into your nose. Nasal polyps are not ...

Brain aneurysm clipping surgery is used to prevent or treat a ruptured aneurysm, a life threatening emergency. A brain aneurysm is a bulging area of a blood vessel in your brain. If a brain aneurysm ...

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