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Minor Complications -- ERCP With Sphincterotomy

This multimedia clip introduces minor complications.

Minor Liver Donor Surgery Problems

Minor problems can occur with this procedure, which this interactive media clip addresses.

Minor Problems With Liver Donation Surgery

Minor problems can occur with this procedure, which this interactive media clip addresses.

Motivación y Seguridad

Motivación y Seguridad

Motivation and Reassurance (Following Liver Donation)

This clip explains that the recipient's health may not improve after the transplant, and that this is not your fault.

Moving to the Procedure Room (Liver Donation Surgery)

There are some typical things you can expect in the procedure room prior to your surgery, which this clip explains.

Moving to the Recovery Room After Colonoscopy

This video clip explains what will happen immediately following your colonoscopy.

Moving to the Recovery Room After ERCP

This video explains what will happen after your ERCP.

Moving to the Recovery Room After ERCP With Sphincterotomy

This video explains what will happen after your ERCP.

Moving to the Recovery Room After Upper Endoscopy

This video describes what to expect in the recovery room after an EGD.

MRI - Liver

This video describes the process of having an MRI done on your liver.

MRI for Liver Donation

Doctors may take an MRI for the liver donation evaluation to make sure your liver is in good condition. This eMedTV article describes how an MRI works, what to expect, and the information that is obtained from the images.

Normal Liver Anatomy

Because the liver does so many important things for your body, you can't live without one. This video clip offers an overview of what your liver does.

Obstrucción Intestinal

Obstrucción Intestinal

Olsalazine

Olsalazine is prescribed to prevent ulcerative colitis symptoms in people for whom it is in remission. This eMedTV article presents an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and helpful tips for people taking it.

Olsalazine Dosing

This eMedTV article explains that the typical olsalazine dosage given to adults with ulcerative colitis is two 250 mg capsules, taken twice daily. This page also lists factors that can affect olsalazine dosing (such as other drugs you're taking).

Olsalazine Sodium

One Week Before Colonoscopy (Fleets Phospho-Soda Bowel Prep)

This video describes what you need to do one week before your colonoscopy.

One Week Before Colonoscopy (Golytely Bowel Prep)

This video describes what you need to do one week before your colonoscopy.

Orally Disintegrating Metoclopramide

Conditions such as GERD and diabetic gastroparesis can be treated with orally disintegrating metoclopramide. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed overview of this drug, with information on when and how to take it, side effects, dosing, and more.

Orally Disintegrating Metoclopramide Dosage

Orally disintegrating metoclopramide tablets are taken four times a day, 30 minutes before a meal. This eMedTV Web page provides detailed orally disintegrating metoclopramide dosing information, with tips that can help ensure a safe treatment process.

Orally Disintegrating Metoclopramide Information

Orally disintegrating metoclopramide is used for certain conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. This eMedTV selection provides important information on this drug, such as what to tell your healthcare provider before beginning treatment.

Other Colonoscopy Risks

This video clip describes factors that can cause major complications with colonoscopy.

Other ERCP Complications

This multimedia clip describes major complications that can occur with this procedure.

Other Risks -- ERCP With Sphincterotomy

This video clip discusses major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.

Other Upper Endoscopy Complications

This video clip discusses major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.

Otros Efectos

Otros Efectos

Otros Temas Importantes

Existen otros puntos importantes que debe tener en cuenta a la hora de considerar la posibilidad de someterse a la evaluación y a la cirugía para ser un donante de hígado.

Pancrase

This eMedTV Web resource explores the pancreas, a type of gland responsible for producing various hormones and enzymes. This page discusses the role of the pancreas and offers a link to more information. Pancrase is a common misspelling of pancreas.

Pancratitis

This eMedTV article explains that when certain enzymes become active too early and start digesting the pancreas, it causes a condition known as pancreatitis. This page also covers possible symptoms. Pancratitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pancreas

The pancreas is a gland in the abdomen that makes insulin, other hormones, and pancreatic juices. This eMedTV Web page describes the location and purpose of this part of the body, including its role in helping the body use and store energy.

Pancrease

This eMedTV page offers an overview of the pancreas, an important gland in the body responsible for producing various hormones and enzymes. This page also offers a link to more detailed information. Pancrease is a common misspelling of pancreas.

Pancreasitis

As this eMedTV article explains, pancreatitis occurs when certain enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself, rather than food in the small intestine. This page also covers possible symptoms. Pancreasitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pancreatic Enzymes

Pancreatic enzymes are usually taken by those with cystic fibrosis or chronic pancreatitis. This eMedTV segment talks about how these enzymes aid in the digestion of meals and also discusses the ingredients contained in the enzymes.

Pancreatis

As this eMedTV Web article explains, pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, often resulting from gallstones or alcoholism. This page also covers possible symptoms of this condition. Pancreatis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pancreatise

As this eMedTV page explains, pancreatitis occurs when certain enzymes become active too early and start digesting the pancreas itself. This page also covers possible symptoms and treatment options. Pancreatise is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. As this eMedTV article explains, it comes in two forms: acute and chronic. This part of the Web site provides detailed information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.

Pancreatitis (ERCP With Sphincterotomy Risks)

This multimedia video discusses pancreatitis -- a common complication with this procedure.

Pancreatitis Diagnosis

To diagnose pancreatitis, the doctor will perform a physical exam and order certain tests. This eMedTV Web page describes how blood, imaging, and urine tests are used to make a pancreatitis diagnosis.

Pancreatitis Treatment

Medication, surgery, and diet and lifestyle changes are all aspects of pancreatitis treatment. This eMedTV segment describes each of these options in detail and explains that without certain complications, acute pancreatitis usually goes away on its own.

Pancreatits

As this eMedTV page explains, pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes become active too early and start digesting the pancreas. This page also discusses possible causes and treatment options. Pancreatits is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pancreatitus

Pancreatitis results when the pancreas becomes inflamed, often due to gallstones or alcoholism. This eMedTV Web page offers a brief overview of pancreatitis, and offers a link to more information. Pancreatitus is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pancreitis

This selection from the eMedTV Web library explains how pancreatitis occurs and describes possible symptoms of this condition. This page also discusses possible treatment options for pancreatitis. Pancreitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pancretitis

As this eMedTV page explains, pancreatitis results when certain enzymes become active too early and begin digesting the pancreas. This page also discusses possible symptoms and treatment options. Pancretitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pancretitus

Pancreatitis is a condition that occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed. This eMedTV Web segment further describes pancreatitis, including what causes it and possible symptoms of the condition. Pancretitus is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pancreus

As this eMedTV Web article explains, the pancreas is a gland that is responsible for producing various hormones and enzymes. This page further discusses the location and function of the pancreas. Pancreus is a common misspelling of pancreas.

Pancriatitis

This selection from the eMedTV Web library offers a brief overview of pancreatitis, a condition that causes an inflammation in the pancreas. This page also describes possible treatment options. Pancriatitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Pankreas

The pancreas is a large gland responsible for producing insulin, various hormones, and digestive enzymes. This eMedTV page further explores the pancreas, and links to more detailed information. Pankreas is a common misspelling of pancreas.

Pankreatitis

This eMedTV Web page discusses what occurs in people who have pancreatitis, a condition caused by an inflammation in the pancreas. This page also describes possible symptoms of this condition. Pankreatitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.

Perforation With EGD

While unlikely, a perforation (tear) can occur during an EGD. As this eMedTV page explains, perforation with EGD is more likely to occur if procedures such as balloon dilation are performed after the EGD, or if esophageal disease is already present.

Perforations (ERCP With Sphincterotomy Risks)

This multimedia clip describes the risk of perforation occurring with this procedure.

Perspectiva del Receptor -- Análisis Detallado

Analicemos ahora con mayor detenimiento qué ocurrirá al receptor durante la cirugía de transplante.

Perspectiva del Receptor -- Análisis Detallado

Analicemos ahora con mayor detenimiento qué ocurrirá al receptor durante la cirugía de transplante.

Polyps in Colon

Posibles Causas de Estrés

Posibles Causas de Estrés

Possible Sphincterotomy (With ERCP)

This video explains when a doctor may recommend a sphincterotomy.

Potential Benefits and Risks to the LIver Donor Recipient

This video discusses the potential benefits and risks to the liver recipient.

Potential Causes of Stress (Following Liver Donation)

Many things can cause stress to you, your family, and friends both before and after this surgery. This multimedia clip talks about liver donation and stress.

Potential Causes of Stress Following Liver Donation Surgery

Any surgery involves risks, and you may experience stress as a result. This eMedTV resource discusses potential causes of stress following liver donation surgery, such as financial difficulties, and offers suggestions for relieving it.

Precautions and Warnings With Balsalazide

Balsalazide is not appropriate for everyone, so this eMedTV page provides precautions and warnings with balsalazide to be aware of. It lists people who should not take the drug, as well as what to discuss with your doctor before beginning treatment.

Precautions and Warnings With Budesonide EC

There are many precautions and warnings with budesonide EC to be aware of before taking the medication. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at these precautions and explains what to tell your doctor before taking the medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Dicyclomine

Drugs like dicyclomine can sometimes cause psychotic mental changes, such as hallucinations. This eMedTV article lists other precautions and warnings with dicyclomine and includes important information on who should not use this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Ethacrynic Acid

This eMedTV page contains important precautions and warnings with ethacrynic acid to be aware of, including serious side effects that may occur. For example, ethacrynic acid may cause permanent hearing loss or electrolyte imbalance.

Precautions and Warnings With Lubiprostone

Lubiprostone may not be suitable for everyone, including people who have certain allergies. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at other precautions and warnings with lubiprostone, including what to tell your doctor before taking the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Olsalazine

Olsalazine is not right for everyone, so this eMedTV page offers several precautions and warnings with olsalazine to be aware of prior to treatment. A list of people who should avoid the drug is provided, as are things to discuss with your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings With Orally Disintegrating Metoclopramide

This eMedTV resource provides important precautions and warnings with orally disintegrating metoclopramide to be aware of. It discusses potentially dangerous side effects, a list of people who should avoid the medication, and what to tell your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings With Ranitidine

If you have certain kidney problems, you will need a lower-than-normal dose of ranitidine. This eMedTV resource lists more precautions and warnings with ranitidine, and identifies health conditions to report to your doctor before starting the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Triamterene-HCTZ

This page on the eMedTV Web site offers several precautions and warnings with triamterene-HCTZ that people should be aware of. This includes side effects to watch for and things to discuss with your healthcare provider prior to starting treatment.

Prep for Colonoscopy

Preparation for Colonoscopy

Preparing for an EGD

Preparing for an EGD starts with reviewing your health history and listing all current medications. This eMedTV article describes the process of preparing for an EGD, including information on what to discuss with your doctor before the procedure.

Preparing for Liver Donor Surgery

When preparing for liver donor surgery, you must avoid tobacco use for 24 hours before the operation. This eMedTV segment explains what to expect before a liver transplant operation and offers instructions for pre-surgery preparation.

Preventing Cirrhosis

This eMedTV segment provides a list of suggestions for preventing cirrhosis, including avoiding alcohol and illegal (street) drugs, trying to keep your weight in the normal range, and seeing your doctor if you have viral hepatitis.

Preventing Colon Polyps

Preventing colon polyps, as this eMedTV resource explains, begins with things such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and eating foods high in calcium and folate. Aspirin also may play a role in preventing polyps.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

A liver disease that destroys bile ducts, primary biliary cirrhosis affects women more often than men. This eMedTV Web page provides a general overview of primary biliary cirrhosis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Symptoms

Arthritis, dry eyes, and bone pain are a few of the possible early symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis. This eMedTV article also lists a number of late primary biliary cirrhosis symptoms (including intense itching and personality changes).

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Treatment

Treatment for primary biliary cirrhosis can include lifestyle changes and medications. This eMedTV page explains that primary biliary cirrhosis treatment is focused on slowing the progression of the disease and treating any symptoms or complications.

Primary Billiary Cirrosis

This eMedTV resource offers a brief overview of primary biliary cirrhosis, a liver disease characterized by the slow destruction of bile ducts in the liver. Primary billiary cirrosis is a common misspelling of primary biliary cirrhosis.

Primera Visita de Seguimiento

Primera Visita de Seguimiento

Problemas - Final

Problemas - Final

Problemas en Los Conductos Biliares

Cuando se extrae un lóbulo del hígado, deben cortarse los conductos biliares.

Problemas Graves

Durante la cirugía pueden ocurrir diversos tipos de problemas.

Problemas Graves

Durante la cirugía pueden ocurrir diversos tipos de problemas.

Problemas Hepáticos

Problemas Hepáticos

Problemas Hepáticos

Problemas Hepáticos

Problemas Menores

Los problemas menores que pueden ocurrir en un transplante de hígado incluyen, a modo de ejemplo, lo siguiente.

Ranatidine

Ranitidine is a drug that is used to treat heartburn, stomach ulcers, and other conditions. This eMedTV resource offers a brief description of ranitidine and a link to more detailed information. Ranatidine is a common misspelling of ranitidine.

Ranatidine Hydrochloride

Ranitidine is a medication that is used to treat problems related to the esophagus, intestines, and stomach. This eMedTV segment offers a concise look at ranitidine. Ranatidine hydrochloride is a common variation and misspelling of ranitidine.

Ranitadine

As this eMedTV page explains, ranitidine is used for treating various conditions involving the stomach, esophagus, or intestines (such as heartburn and ulcers). This page further discusses ranitidine uses. Ranitadine is a common misspelling of ranitidine.

Ranitidin

This eMedTV article explains that ranitidine is used to treat various conditions, such as ulcers and heartburn. This page also lists some common side effects and provides general dosing guidelines. Ranitidin is a common misspelling of ranitidine.

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