Digestive System Articles A-Z
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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 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.
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).
| One Week Before Colonoscopy (Fleets Phospho-Soda Bowel Prep) |
This video describes what you need to do one week before your colonoscopy.
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| One Week Before Colonoscopy (Golytely Bowel Prep) |
This video describes what you need to do one week before your colonoscopy.
| 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.
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 the pancreas in the body, including its role in helping the body use and store energy.
Pancreatic enzymes help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in food. This section of the eMedTV library explains how pancreatic enzymes aid in digestion of meals in people who have cystic fibrosis or pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. As this eMedTV article explains, it comes in two forms: acute and chronic. This portion of the Web site provides detailed information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatitis.
| Pancreatitis (ERCP With Sphincterotomy Risks) |
This multimedia video discusses pancreatitis -- a common complication with this procedure.
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 includes medication, surgery, and diet and lifestyle changes. This eMedTV segment describes each of these options in detail and explains that without certain complications, acute pancreatitis usually goes away on its own.
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.
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| Perspectiva del Receptor -- Análisis Detallado |
Analicemos ahora con mayor detenimiento qué ocurrirá al receptor durante la cirugía de transplante.
| 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 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 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 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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