Posted on June 20, 2008 by Highland Village Surgeon
I am frequently asked about alternative treatments for gallbladder disease. There are several possibilities to treat gallbladder disease without surgery. These treatments can be symptomatic or curative. All non-surgical options have the theoretical advantage of avoiding surgery. There are also disadvantages of non-surgical options.
Symptomatic treatment of gallstones with antispasmotic medication will sometimes control the pain [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2008 by Highland Village Surgeon
One of the most common causes of recurrent abdominal pain requiring hospital admission is intestinal obstruction. Obstruction can occur in the small or large intestine. The causes of obstruction can vary from a tumor to scar tissue from previous surgery. The treatment plan depends on the cause of the obstruction.
Symptoms from intestinal obstruction are usually [...]
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Posted on February 7, 2008 by Highland Village Surgeon
The phone rings. It’s four o’clock in the morning and I am not on call. This can not be good. I get the news that my Dad is loading on an ambulance with symptoms of a stroke. As a physician, there are times when you know too much. Knowing all the possibilities and complications of [...]
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Posted on January 7, 2008 by Highland Village Surgeon
The appendix is a vestigial organ in humans. This means basically that it serves no purpose or function. This small hollow organ sits in the right lower abdomen and can certainly cause serious problems for patients of all ages. So what is appendicitis and how can you tell if you have [...]
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