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General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Morton Hospital Center for Treatment of Reflux and Swallowing Disorders
  • About Gallstones
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    • Who's at Risk?
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    • Symptoms of Gallstones
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    • Open Surgery Versus Laparoscopy
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    • About Nylon Mesh
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      • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Care of the Incision
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      • Your Diet
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      • Incisional Care
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    • Patient Guide: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    • Patient Guide: Incisional, Umbilical and Ventral Hernias
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    • Dietary Guidelines
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    • About Steroids
  • Achalasia
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    • Treatment Options: Dilatation
    • Treatment Options: Botulinum Injection
    • Anti-Reflux Surgery
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    • Surgical Risks
    • Patient Guide: Preparing for Surgery
    • About Anesthesia
    • Achalasia Q and A
  • About the Spleen
    • Is there any risk to not having a spleen?
    • Diseases of the Spleen
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