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Medicines called antimony-containing compounds are the main drugs used to treat leishmaniasis. These include:Meglumine antimonateSodium stibogluconateOther drugs that may be used include:Amphotericin BPentamidinePlastic surgery may be needed to c...
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The treatment of choice for all forms of leishmaniasis is a type of drug containing the element antimony. These include sodium sitogluconate, and meglumin antimonate.
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A splenectomy is the total or partial surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system.The human spleen is a dark purple bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen just behind the bottom of the rib...
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Spleen removal(splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side.
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Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark-purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
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Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
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Should patients with a history of splenectomy receive prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures?
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Detailed information on reconstructive plastic surgery, including the most common types
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Plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery refers to a variety of operations performed in order to repair or restore body parts to look normal, or to change a body part to look better. These types of surgery are highly specialized.
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Detailed information on reconstructive plastic surgery, including who might be a candidate for the procedure, possible complications of the procedure, and preparation for the procedure
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Plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery refers to a variety of operations performed in order to repair or restore body parts to look normal, or to change a body part to look better. These types of surgery are highly specialized.
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If your whole bladder is removed, you will need another way to store and eliminate urine. The creation of a new place for urine to be stored and a way for it to leave your body is called reconstructive surgery. Your surgeon performs reconstructive surgery at the same time that you have your bladder removed. There are 2 main types of reconstructive surgery that can be performed.
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It takes time to get used to the changes in your body when you've had reconstructive surgery. Depending on the type of surgery you had, you may not urinate the way you used to. You may have an abdominal opening and an external urine bag to cope with. You're going to have to deal with changes in the way you view your body. You'll want to talk with your healthcare team about any questions and concerns you may have.
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Reconstructive surgery is a type of plastic surgery. It is performed to reshape abnormal structures of the body to improve function and appearance.
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