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Vascular anomalies can be removed surgically. This is called surgical debulking or excision. This is obviously the most invasive procedure and oftentimes leaves some scarring which can be described by the surgeon in advance. Excellent results can be obtained through surgery in many cases, particularly localized lesions.
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An operation in which a piece of vein or artery is used to bypass a blockage in a coronary artery; performed to prevent myocardial infarction (heart attack) and relieve angina pectoris (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to heart muscles).
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One of several medical specialties focused on the restoration and repair of various external defects.
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is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments of the human body.
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in RA, repair of seriously affected joints that may involve either synovectomy or implantation of a prosthesis.
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