Obstetric ultrasound is utilized during pregnancy to observe the fetus's development and health. It provides images of the baby within the womb, including the uterus and placenta. These images are...
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An abdominal ultrasound is used to assess the organs and structures within the abdomen. This includes the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile ducts, spleen, and abdominal aorta. Ultrasound may also be...
A safe and effective treatment for the pain associated with vertebral compression fractures can be achieved with a procedure called percutaneous vertebroplasty. The procedure is suitable for patients who have...
Fat and cholesterol can accumulate on the inside of arteries and form deposits called plaque. This disease process is called arteriosclerosis. The arteries that supply blood to the brain, kidneys...
Sclerotherapy is a simple procedure performed on superficial veins. Generally these veins are not problematic but unsightly in appearance. Therefore most of these procedures are done for cosmetic reasons. The...
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that occur in the uterus. It is estimated that 40% of all women have uterine fibroids but only about 25% are symptomatic. The most common symptom...
Ambulatory phlebectomy requires a local anesthetic. It is done using a light source to locate the vein and a surgical hook to remove it. A series of small incisions are...
Superficial venous insufficiency is a common but disabling disease that can be effectively treated in our outpatient center. A thorough understanding of a patient’s venous anatomy is essential. In a...
An upper gastrointestinal with small bowel series is an imaging test that assesses the esophagus, stomach, and then follows barium down through the small intestines. During this procedure, a person...
An upper gastrointestinal series is an imaging test that assesses the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. During this procedure, a person drinks a liquid that shows up clearly on X-rays. This...