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During a laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy, the surgeon noted an incarcerated loop of small bowel adherent to a ventral hernia sac. After take down, the bowel was discolored with multiple serosal ...
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The patient presented for repositioning of his intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) due to distal migration of the catheter. In the cath lab, the balloon catheter was repositioned under fluoroscopic gu...
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A patient with stenosis of the left cervical internal carotid artery (ICA) and left hemispheric embolic stroke underwent left-sided thromboendarterectomy. At surgery, an arteriotomy was started fro...
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A patient was admitted due to mental status decline and required placement of a peritoneal dialysis catheter during the admission because of end-stage renal disease. At surgery, a vertical incision...
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A patient with end-stage renal disease presented for removal of his peritoneal dialysis catheter, because of concern for peritonitis. During the removal procedure, the previous periumbilical scar w...
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The patient was admitted for surgical excision of a pituitary macroadenoma within the cavernous sinus. A left pterional incision was made and dissection was carried down to the dura and zygomatic o...
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The patient is a 62-year-old female with breast carcinoma and asymmetry, who presents for bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy with “Goldilocks” breast reconstruction. At surgery, the right breast...
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A patient with left cervical pain due to dorsal root avulsion underwent surgical treatment. Following exposure of the C6-T2 spinous processes, a laminectomy was performed and a microscope was used ...
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A patient presents for excision of the right tibial sesamoid bone secondary to osteomyelitis. During surgery, an incision was made medial to the first metatarsal. After dissection, the ligaments an...
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A patient with hydrocephalus underwent electromagnetic stealth guided placement of a right ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Following the passing of the distal shunt passer and distal catheter to the ab...
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