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   <title>About.com Surgery: Most Popular Articles</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hysterectomy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is a hysterectomy and why do you need one, if you need one at all? Is a hysterectomy optional or is it necessary?  What will your sex life be like after surgery and is it true your sex life will improve? What are the alternatives to a hysterectomy that you should try before surgery.  Learn all about hysterectomy surgery and what it means to you in this article.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About Hysterectomy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ)about hysterectomy surgery.  Find out what to expect before and after a hysterectomy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vagina Defined]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The definition of vagina, including what the vagina does, where it is located and a vagina image]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[MD vs DO]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/qt/DOversusMD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What are the differences between MD doctors and DO doctors and how do they affect the patient? Find out how these two types of doctors differ, how their training differs and what it means for you.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coagulation Studies]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/PTPTTINRtests.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what PT, PTT and INR blood tests are, what the results mean and what could you could be eating and doing to change the test results of these common pre-surgery blood tests.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Signs of Infection]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/qt/SignsInfections.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are many different signs and symptoms of infections.  Find out the signs and symptoms of general infections as well as incision infections.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Liver Enzyme Tests]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/LiverLabTests.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Liver enzymes are an important way to measure the function of your liver. Find out what normal liver enzyme and liver function levels are and what can change your results.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Be a Doctor or Surgeon]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/qt/BecomeDoctor.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Becoming a doctor or surgeon is a long and challenging process. Learn how to become a doctor or surgeon starting in high school or college. Learn how many years it takes to become a surgeon and what happens during each stage of training including bachelor's degree, medical school, residency and fellowships.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Epigastric Hernia]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/EgastricHernia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is an epigastric hernia, what causes an epigastric hernia and how is it treated.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Incisional Hernia]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/IncisionalHerni.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is an incisional hernia, what causes it and how is it treated. How is incisional hernia surgery performed and what can you expect during recovery from hernia surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgery Recovery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/a/Recovering.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Recovering from surgery is the first step to feeling healthy after surgery. How quickly should be recovered from surgery and when will you be done healing and back to work and normal activities? What happens after you are discharged home to recover? Learn more about recovering after your surgery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Question &amp; Answer: Urination]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The inability to urinate after surgery is a serious complication. Find out what to do if you can't pee after surgery, the treatment when you can't urinate. The causes of an inability to pee or urinate after surgery, called urinary retention, are explained.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgical Emergencies]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/a/ERAfterSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn how to identify warning signs after your surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sex After Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/qt/SexAfterSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When is it safe to have sex after your surgery? Should you wait before having sexual intercourse or can you have sex today? Find out when it is safe and when you should wait before returning to your sex life after surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgical Risks]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/RisksSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Before undergoing surgery, every patient should understand the risks involved.  No surgery is risk free, but understanding the potential problems will help guide patients to an informed decision. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Before Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/ss/BeforeYourSurg.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What do before you have surgery, from finding a surgeon to what to pack for your hospital stay. Important surgical information from nutrition and exercise before surgery, finding out the costs of surgery,preparing for discharge, dental work and surgery, the 24 hours before surgery, what to eat and not eat and drink before your surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lumpectomy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is a lumpectomy, why is it performed and when is a lumpectomy an option instead of a mastectomy.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[CBC Test]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/CBCBloodTest.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn what a CBC blood test is and what the results mean, along with other common blood tests.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Umbilical Hernia Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/UmbilicalHernia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what an umbilical hernia is, how it is diagnosed and treated. Find out what happens during an umbilical hernia repair surgery and recovery.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hiatal Hernias]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/hiatalhernia_7.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what happens during hiatal hernia surgery, known as a Nissen Fundoplication.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[After Tonsillectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/qt/TonsillectomyRe.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn what to eat, what not to eat and when to call the surgeon while recovering from a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy surgery. Find out what to expect during a typical recovery from tonsillectomy surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Chem 7]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/BloodChemistry.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn  more about one of the most common blood tests, the blood chemistry, or Chem7.  Find out what is being tested for and what the results mean.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Incision Care]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/ss/IncisionCare.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn how to properly care for an incision, preventing infection and healing quickly.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Complications After Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/a/AfterSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Do you have questions about your recovery after surgery? Find out the answers to common questions about incisions, complications and problems that happen during recovery after surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Constipation]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/ss/ConstipationSur_3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Surgery can often cause constipation, and if the procedure doesn't, the changes in your daily routine can.  Learn what diet, exercise, fluids, pain medications and surgery can do to cause constipation.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heart Bypass Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/CABGSurgery_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What happens during open heart bypass surgery, how surgery is done, the differences between on and off pump heart surgery ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tell Your Surgeon]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/tp/Medications.--02.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Your surgeon needs information from you just as much as you need information about your surgery. Here are the ten things you need to discuss with your surgeon before scheduling your procedure.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What To Eat After Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/ss/EatAfterSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what to eat after surgery to help improve your healing and help your incision close quickly.  Proper nutrition and food choices can help your recovery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Laparotomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/LaparotomySurge.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Laparotomy surgery is quite common, find out why a laparotomy is performed, what happens during a laparotomy surgery and a typical recovery from a laparotomy procedure.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Triple Bypass]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/f/TripleBypass.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Triple bypass heart surgery is a very common procedure. Find out more about triple bypass surgery and why it is performed.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mastectomy In Detail]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/Mastectomy_3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is a modified radical mastectomy surgery and how does it differ from other types of mastectomy surgeries.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vertical Gastrectomy Details]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/VSGWLSSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a weight loss surgery typically performed on patients who cannot qualify for more standard weight loss surgeries due to weight or intestinal issues.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anesthesia Explained]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Anesthesia is provided to treat or prevent pain. Learn about the risks of anesthesia, the professionals who provide anesthesia --including anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists -- the reasons why anesthesia is given, and the risks of anesthesia. There are many types of anesthesia including general, regional, local, monitored, epidural, spinal and more.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Explore Your Surgery Options]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/NeedSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Before you make up your mind to have surgery, take the time to explore your options.  You may be able to postpone surgery or completely avoid it.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who Needs a Kidney Transplant?]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/ss/NeedKidneyTx_8.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Kidney stones are one of the many causes of kidney failure, which makes dialysis or a kidney transplant necessary.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgery Anxiety and Fear]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/ingandsurgery/ss/SurgeryAnxiety.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you are afraid of surgery you are not alone.  Surgery can be very scary, for some it can cause full blown panic attacks. Learn about ways to deal with a fear of surgery and the anxiety it causes in this article.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prevent Scars]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/ss/PreventScars.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn how to prevent and minimize surgery scars.  It is possible to minimize scars from an injury or surgery, find out the different ways to decrease scarring.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bleeding After Hysterectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/qt/BleedingAfterHy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Are you experiencing bleeding after having a hysterectomy? Find out when bleeding after a hysterectomy is normal and when the bleeding may indicate a serious problem.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[After Anesthesia]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/qt/SoreThroat.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Why does my throat hurt after surgery? What should I do about a sore throat after surgery? When should my throat feel better after surgery? Learn why general anesthesia and intubation during surgery can cause throat pain and what to do about it. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Paying For Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/ss/PayingSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn how to pay for surgery if your insurance company won't, or if you do not have insurance.  Even if your insurance won't pay you can still have surgery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pacemaker Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/Pacemaker_5.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[After your pacemaker surgery comes recovery time.  Find out what you can expect after your pacemaker surgery is over.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anesthesia Risks]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/AnesthesiaRisks_8.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A sore throat is a common side effect of general anesthesia. What causes a sore throat during surgery?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hand Washing]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn how to prevent infections with proper hand washing techniques.  There is a right way to wash your hands!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gallbladder Surgery Explained]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/Cholecystectomy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you are having trouble with your gallbladder, your physician may recommend surgery.  Learn about having your gallbladder removed with the laparoscopic method.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Incision Care 101]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/a/IncisionsCare.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn how to care for your surgical incision properly.  Find out the right way to care for your incision to heal quickly after your surgical procedure is over.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/ThyroidSurgery_9.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what you should expect during your recovery after thyroid surgery, or thyroidectomy.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tonsillith Defined]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/tonsillithstone.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of the term tonsillith or tonsil stone. Treatments for tonsilliths.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pus After Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/qt/IncisionPus.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Pus coming from a wound or a surgical incision can be a serious problem. Find out what to do if you notice pus coming from your incision after surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diarrhea Cholecystectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/qt/DiarrheaSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Diarrhea after gallbladder surgery can be a serious problem. Find out why this common side effect happens and what to do about diarrhea after gallbladder surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[No Food Before Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/CantEatSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out why you can't eat before you have surgery. No eating or drinking before surgery is a common instruction, find out what to eat before surgery and when you need to quit eating to be ready for your procedure. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depression]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/ingandsurgery/qt/SignsDepression.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Identifying the signs and symptoms of depression can lead to faster treatment.  A diagnosis of a serious injury or surgery can trigger an episode of depression. Find out the signs of depression here.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/BreastSurgeryCA_5.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the surgical options for stage 3 breast cancer.  Learn more about the standard treatments for breast cancer by stage. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heart Blood Flow]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/HeartBloodFlow.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Wondering how blood travels through the heart? Learn about how the heart pumps blood, and how it travels through the heart and body, tracing a drop of blood through the heart.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Femoral Hernia Explained]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/FemoralHernia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what a femoral hernia is, how it is treated, how the surgery is performed and even how to prevent a femoral hernia. Also, the difference between a femoral and an inguinal hernia.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quadruple Bypass]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/f/QuadrupleBypass.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Quadruple bypass heart surgery explained in detail. Find out what a quadruple bypass surgery is and why it is performed.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[General Anesthesia]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/GlossaryGenAnes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is general anesthesia, how is it given, why is it given and by whom?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Monitored Anesthesia?]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/TwilightSleepGl.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), often referred to as twilight sleep, is a type of light anesthesia used for minor procedures.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tonsils and Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/TonsilSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn about tonsils, tonsillitis and when surgery is necessary. Find out what happens before, during and after tonsillectomy surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hysterectomy Interviews]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/HysterectomyLif.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what you can expect after a hysterectomy. Learn what real women say about their experience with life after hysterectomy]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hernia and Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/HerniasSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hernias are very common, but there are many types of hernias and just as many types of hernia repair surgeries. Find out about the different types of hernias, how hernias are diagnosed, and the types of surgery is done to fix the problem. Do you need surgery for your hernia? Do you have a hernia?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Showers or Baths After Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/f/QABath.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are many precautions that need to be taken after having surgery.  Bathing and swimming may be limited for some time. When is it safe to take a bath after surgery?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgery Questions]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/ss/SurgeryQuestion.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Before you have surgery there are questions you should ask. Find out what surgery questions you should ask your surgeon.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Preventing Infection]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/qt/SurgeryInfect.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How to prevent infections after your surgery. Learn how to avoid an infection during recovery from surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dehiscence Explained]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/ss/DehiscenceEvisc.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what to do if your incision begins to open, a complication known as dehiscence.  An incision that opens up can become a serious problem that requires medical attention. Find out more about this surgical complication here.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Breast Reconstruction]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/Reconstruction.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on breast reconstruction including the different breast reconstruction procedures, the reasons for each surgery, breast reconstruction with and without an implant and resuming normal sexual activity after breast reconstruction surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inguinal Hernia]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/InguinalHernia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Understand what an inguinal hernia is, how it is diagnosed and treated.  Find out what happens during inguinal hernia surgery and how an inguinal hernia and femoral hernia differ.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finding a Surgeon]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/FindSurgeon.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learning how to find a surgeon isn't difficult, but it requires more effort than opening the phone book. Learn how to find a surgeon and remember, all surgeons are not created equally.  Learn how to find the best surgeon for you. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vasectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/Vasectomy_6.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[After your vasectomy, you will need to be sure that you are no longer fertile before you have unprotected sex.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cervix Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/CervixGlossary.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definition of the cervix]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lymph Nodes]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/LymphNode.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of the function of lymph nodes, their location and more.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Peroxide]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/qt/PeroxideSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out the best ways to care for an incision after surgery, including whether or not you can use alcohol, peroxide, lotions, powders and ointments on your incision ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgery to Remove the Appendix]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/AppendectomyOpe.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn what to expect when you need an appendectomy to have your appendix removed. An appendectomy is considered an emergency surgery, which means there is a chance of death without the surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Scabs]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/qt/WhatIsAScab.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what a skin scab is made of and what to do if you have a scab.  Surgery incisions have scabs, find out how to treat the scab on your skin incision.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tonsillectomy Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/Tonsillectomy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What happens during a tonsillectomy surgery? An explanation of the tonsillectomy procedure, the type of anesthesia used and the length of the surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hypertension]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/qt/Hypertension.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the causes of primary hypertension, secondary hypertension and white coat hypertension.  Find out why hypertension can happen after surgery when your blood pressure was normal before the surgical procedure.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Endometriosis &amp; Hysterectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/qt/EndometriosisHy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Endometriosis is a common reason for having a hysterectomy. Endometriosis pain can return after a hysterectomy. Learn more here.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Myringotomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/MyringotomyEar_4.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what happens during a myringotomy, the surgical procedure to insert eustachian tubes into the eardrum.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hysterectomy Risks Explained]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/HysterectomyRis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you are considering hysterectomy surgery, find out the risks of the procedure here.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is Weight Loss Surgery For You]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/DoUQualifyWLS.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Do you need weight loss surgery? Do you qualify for weight-loss surgery? Find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery and the current criteria for surgical candidates.  Learn more about weight loss surgery and how to qualify for bariatric surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heart Surgery Complications]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/OpenHeartSurgeryComplications.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The risks and complications of heart surgery are explained in detail. Understand the potential complications of having open heart surgery in this article.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgical Specialties]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/youridealsurgeon/a/SurgicalTypes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An A-Z list of the different types of surgical specialties and the type of surgery that is practiced.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Pus]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/WhatIsPus.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of the term pus, including what pus is made of, what pus means and why pus is a problem after surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Oophorectomy Risks]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/f/oophorectomy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Oophorectomy, or surgery to remove the ovaries, has significant risks and complications, including menopause. Learn about the risks of an oophorectomy before you decide to have one.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[No Surgery is Risk Free]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/a/QADeath.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The risks of surgery include death, typically from a complication of anesthesia.  Consider the risks of surgery, no surgery is risk free.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hysterectomy Questions]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/QuestionsHyster.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you are considering having a hysterectomy, you will find this list of questions to ask your surgeon very helpful. Ask better hysterectomy questions and have a better surgery outcome.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[After Weight Loss Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/a/25TipsWLSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Twenty-five helpful tips for life after gastric bypass surgery. Learn how to achieve your goals after your weight loss surgery.  Find out the best ways to make your weight loss a success after surgery, make your bypass surgery work for you.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understanding the Lap-Band]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/AdjGastrBanding.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Adjustable gastric banding, or Lap Band weight loss surgery,  is a type of restrictive weight loss surgery that is performed laparoscopically using minimal incisions.  Learn more about the safest type of weight loss surgery, how the Lap Band works, Lap Band images, long term success of the procedure and average weight loss with the Lap Band.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Plastic Surgery Popularity]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/TopPlastics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The ten most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries in the United States]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Double Bypass Explained]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/f/DoubleBypass.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Double bypass heart surgery explained. Find out what double bypass surgery is and why it is performed.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Uterus Defined]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/UterusGlossary.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is the uterus, where it is located and what it does.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Life Saving Procedures]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/EmergencySurger.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is emergency surgery and why do you need it? What makes a health problem an emergency? What should you expect when you need emergency surgery from lab tests and anesthesia to recovery. Emergency surgery doesn't have to be traumatic if you know what to expect. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diabetes and Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/ss/DiabetesSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Diabetics have a higher risk of complications when they have surgery. Learn how to decrease the risk of diabetic complications, how to prepare for surgery as a diabetic. Preparing for surgery is important for diabetics and needs to include nutritional support and glycemic control. Should you take your insulin before surgery?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Weight Loss Surgery 101]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/wlsSurgeryovrvw.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is weight loss surgery and do you qualify for surgery? How will you pay for your weight loss surgery? Do you know the risks of weight loss surgery as well as the rewards? Learn more about all types of weight loss surgery, the most common complications and the long term success of roux-en-y, lap-band, duodenal switch and other types of weight loss surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Packing Well]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/PackForHospital.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what you should pack for the hospital to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Whether you are having surgery or a baby, packing well can make a huge difference in your recovery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Definition of Ventilator]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/Ventilator.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ventilators explained in detail. Why do you need a ventilator, why will a ventilator be used and how does it work.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bandage Change]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/ss/ChangeBandage_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The most important step in a surgical dressing change. Find out how you can easily prevent an infection in your incision with this easy step.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Beverly Johnson]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/BeverlyJohnson.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Beverly Johnson talks about her experience with uterine fibroids, hysterectomy, menopause and her role in the Ask 4 Tell 4 campaign.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Laparoscopic Surgery Defined]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/LapSurgGloss.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The definition of laparoscopic surgery]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Maxillofacial Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/Maxillofacial.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Maxillofacial surgery defined.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gastric Bypass Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/RouxEnYWLS.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gastric bypass surgery is a type of bypass weight loss surgery that changes the size of the stomach and the amount of food the small intestine can absorb. Gastric bypass is the most widely performed weight loss surgery and excellent long-term outcomes. Total weight loss is excellent with gastric bypass surgery ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Children and Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/pediatricsurgery/ss/PreparingPeds.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Children have special needs when preparing for surgery.  Kids may have questions about surgery that they are afraid to ask or they may need reassurance they they will be fine after surgery.  Learn how to prepare your child for surgery so the experience will not be a traumatic one.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Financing a New Organ]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/ss/TransplantPay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Paying for organ transplants can be extremely expensive. Learn about the various ways to fund an organ transplant, including government assistance for an organ transplant, veteran's benefits, fundraising, and private insurance.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgery Tests]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/TestsSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Tests are very common before surgery. Find out what tests you can expect to have before your procedure, what the results mean and why the test is being performed.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Local Anesthesia]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/LocalAnesthesia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are several types of anesthesia, local anesthesia is one of the types used for minor procedures.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Oral Surgery Defined]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/OralSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The definition of oral surgery, including the practice of maxillofacial surgery. Includes the types of procedures performed by oral surgeons.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is an MRI?]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/DefinitionMRI.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn what an MRI does, how it works and why you might need one.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/TonsillectomyN.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When is a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy necessary? Is tonsillitis severe enough that surgery should be done? when should the adenoids be removed along with the tonsils during surgery?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fistula Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/Fistula.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about fistulas and how they happen.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Intubation]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/Intubation.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The definition of intubation, an explanation of why intubation is done and images of intubation.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Trauma Surgery Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/TraumaSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The definition of the surgical specialty of trauma.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Weight Loss Surgery Risks]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/RisksofWLS.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are significant risks associated with weight loss surgery, ranging from difficulty eating to death. Find out about dumping syndrome, infections risks, chronic diarrhea and malnutrition risks before you have surgery.  Understand the risks of weight loss surgery before you make your decision.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understanding Anesthesia]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/AnesthesiaQuest.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Anesthesia is an important part of surgery, know what questions to ask your anesthesiologist before your anesthesia and surgery start. Understanding your risks when having anesthesia is an important part of the decision to have surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Laparoscope]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/GlossaryLaparo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The definition of laparoscope.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Definition of Abscess]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/Abscess.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of abscess. The definition of abscess with examples.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Regional Anesthesia?]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/REgionalAnesthe.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is regional anesthesia, why it is used and how it is used.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Splenectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/ss/SpleenSurgery_8.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what you need to know about life after a splenectomy, or spleen surgery.  Learn how to protect yourself from infections and the changes you will need to make.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Resident Explained]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/SurgeryResident.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of the different levels of education for doctors, including medical and surgical residents.  Know who is taking care of your healthcare!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[DS Gastric Bypass]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/BPDWLS.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Duodenal Switch is a type of gastric bypass surgery for weight loss.  Similar to roux-en-y, this type of gastric bypass is one of the most successful types of weight loss surgery.  If you are thinking about having gastric bypass surgery you owe it to yourself to learn about this the duodenal switch gastric bypass procedure. Also known as BDP, mini bypass and gastric bypass.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[After Hysterectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/f/HysterectomyPre.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Pregnancy after hysterectomy, is isn't possible, or is it? Find out the truth about becoming pregnant after having hysterectomy surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ovary Defined]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/OvaryGlossary.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The definition of ovary.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understanding VBG Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/VBGWLS.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Vertical banded gastroplasty is a type of weight loss surgery that works by reducing the size of the stomach and placing a band to decrease the speed at which food exits the stomach.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tonsils Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/Tonsile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of what tonsils do, where they are and what they are.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Organ Transplant Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/OrganTransplant.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[All types of organ transplant surgery. From the diagnosis of organ failure and the waitlist for an organ transplant to the individual transplantation surgeries.  Find out how to get an organ transplant and how to pay for an organ transplant surgery. Organ rejection, organ donation and additional issues in human organ transplantation.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diaphragmatic Hernias]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/pediatricsurgery/ss/DiaphragmaticHe.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia? How is a diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed, when is it an emergency and how is surgery performed. Also known as a bochdalek hernia, this is a life-threatening condition. Often misspelled as diaphram or diaphramatic.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tell Anesthesiologist]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/qt/AnesthesiaTell.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Before having anesthesia, there are important things you need to tell your anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist. It is important that you are open and honest with your anesthesia provider in order to have the best possible outcome from your surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Colon Rectal Surgery Defined]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/ColonRectalSurg.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of the surgical specialty of colon rectal surgery.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgical Sutures Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/SutureGlossary.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The definition of surgical sutures.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Spleen Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/SpleenDo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What does the spleen do and how does it function? Find out what the spleen does and why you can live without it.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Breast Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/BreastSurgeryBreastSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Considering breast surgery? Learn about the types of breast surgeries that are available, including videos of breast surgery and more.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Open Surgery Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The definition of &quot;open&quot; surgery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Male Breast Cancer]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Male breast cancer is a rare but life threatening illness.  Learn how male breast cancer surgery, including mastectomy and lumpectomy differs from treatment for women. Learn about reconstruction, clinical trials and support groups for men with breast cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Wound Opening After Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What should you do if your surgical wound begins to open up? If your wound begins to &quot;pop&quot; open, a condition known as dehiscence, you need to know what to do about it.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About Hysterectomy ]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/proceduresaz/a/Hysterectomy_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ)about hysterectomy surgery.  Find out what to expect before and after a hysterectomy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Costs of Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Why is surgery so expensive and what makes it cost so much?  Find out why surgery is so expensive and what contributes to the high cost of surgical procedures.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Uterine Prolapse]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you are considering a hysterectomy, find out what to expect from women who have had a hysterectomy. This interview with a real woman who has had a hysterectomy offers insight into the procedure and advice for yours.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Escharotomy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Explaining what an escharotomy is and why this surgical procedure is done for burn patients.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anesthesia Professionals]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Anesthesia can be given by a range of providers, one of which is an anesthesiologist.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Preoperative]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What does preoperative mean? How long is the preoperative phase of surgery? When does the preoperative period end? Find out the definition of preoperative and what you need to know in the preoperative phase of surgery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sepsis Explained]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sepsis after surgery can be a life-threatening complication. What is sepsis, what causes sepsis and what is done to treat sepsis. Understand when sepsis becomes septic shock and the treatments necessary.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BMI Defined]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/BMIGlossary.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Explaining what a body mass index means and how it is calculated.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Podiatry]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/glossaryofsurgicalterms/g/Podiatry.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Podiatry explained.  What is podiatry, what does a podiatrist do, when do you need a podiatrist.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inpatient Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Inpatient surgery defined.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who Should Have a Pap Smear?]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/questionsanswers/qt/PapSmearHystere.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Do I need a Pap smear after a hysterectomy? Who should have a pap smear? Do lesbians need Pap smears? ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:02:18Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgery - QuickTips]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/cs/qt.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An index of QuickTips for the Surgery guide site.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kids and Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://surgery.about.com/od/pediatricsurgery/a/ChildrenSurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Preparing your child before their pediatric surgery is important, children who are not properly prepared for their surgical procedure can be traumatized by the experience and may have difficulty with surgery and health care later in life.  Learn how to explain anesthesia and surgery to your child and help deal with their fear of the unknown.  Remember, kids are not little adults, and they need your help to have a successful and healthy surgical outcome.  Get your child ready for surgery. ]]></description>
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