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Description
Ear tube insertion

While the child is under general anesthesia (asleep and not able to feel pain), a small surgical cut is made in the eardrum.
Eardrum repair

Using general anesthesia, an ear-nose-throat (ENT) specialist grafts a small patch from a vein or fascia (muscle sheath) onto the eardrum to repair the tear.
Elbow replacement

The elbow joint is made up of 2 bones: 1 from the upper arm (the humerus) and 1 from the lower arm (the ulna).
Emergency airway puncture

In an emergency situation, when someone is choking and all other efforts to assist with breathing have failed, a hollow needle can be inserted into the throat, just below the Adam's apple (cricoid cartilage).
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy

You will receive general anesthesia before surgery.
Endovascular embolization

A small surgical cut will be made in the groin area.
Episiotomy

Just before the baby is born, the obstetrician numbs the vaginal area and makes one of two cuts:

  • A mediolateral cut is angled down away from the vagina and into the muscle.
Esophagectomy - minimally invasive

There are many ways to do this surgery.
Esophagectomy - open

There are many ways to do this surgery.
Exchange transfusion

An exchange transfusion requires that the patient's blood can be removed and replaced.
Eye muscle repair

The goal of this surgery is to allow the eye muscles to be in proper position and help the eyes move correctly.
Eyelid lift

Sagging or drooping eyelids occur naturally with increasing age.

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