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HEALTH TOPICS BY CATEGORY >> Digestive

A Kids Surgery

for kids undergoing general surgery
A Kids Trip to the Hospital [00:03:29]

introduces kids to the hospital environment
Abdominal hernia

intestine can bulge through abdominal wall
Appendectomy (open) [00:06:57]

surgery done to remove an inflamed appendix
Appendicitis [00:04:47]

an infection of the appendix, a structure that branches off the large intestine
Beth Israel Deaconess Bariatric Program [00:02:56]

patient testimony of weight loss surgery benefits
Colonoscopy with biopsy*FREE [00:04:43]

a long tube with a camera is placed directly into the colon
Gallbladder Inflammation (Cholecystitis)

inflammation of the gallbladder wall
Gallstones [00:03:00]

stones that can form in your gallbladder
Gastric bypass for obesity (Open)*FREE [00:10:51]

surgery for weight loss that is done with a large incision
Hemorrhoids

blood vessels normally present around the anus and lower rectum
Inguinal hernia

bulging of abdominal contents into the groin
Irritable bowel syndrome

unexplained abdominal pain with a change in bowel habits
Peptic ulcer disease [00:02:06]

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