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Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other conditions. It also is called a spinal tap.
Laryngotracheal reconstruction
Laryngotracheal reconstruction surgery — Comprehensive overview covers why it's done and what's involved with the procedure.
Jaw surgery
Jaw surgery corrects irregularities of the jaw bones and realigns the jaws and teeth to improve the way they work and it often improves appearance.
Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI)
Find out how neurosurgeons use intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during brain surgery.
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
This cardiac therapy device delivers shocks to control dangerous heart rhythms. Learn when you might need an ICD and how it's placed in the chest.
Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
This surgery removes the large intestine. It's often done to treat ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Find out what to expect during testosterone-blocking therapy. Learn about choices, including medicines and surgery.
Feminizing hormone therapy
Find out more about feminizing hormonal treatment used to better align the body with a person's gender identity.
Facial reanimation surgery
Learn how these procedures can allow people with facial paralysis to regain the ability to smile and make other facial expressions.
External beam radiation for prostate cancer
Learn about the risks and results of this procedure, which is used to deliver radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
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