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Pelvic exam
Find out what happens during this exam, why it might be needed and how to prepare.
Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Sed rate is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. It's often used to help diagnose conditions affecting your joints or muscles.
Sentinel node biopsy
Learn what to expect during this procedure to remove lymph nodes for testing. The results can show whether cancer has spread.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Wisdom tooth removal
If you don't have enough room in your mouth for wisdom teeth, or they're painful, infected or cause other dental problems, they may need to be removed.
Facial reanimation surgery
Learn how these procedures can allow people with facial paralysis to regain the ability to smile and make other facial expressions.
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.
Tonsillectomy
Learn how to prepare for a tonsillectomy and what to expect from the surgery.
Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
SVT ablation
Discover how cold or heat energy is used to correct fast and erratic heartbeats, such as atrial tachycardia and AV node reentrant tachycardia.
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