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In a fine-needle lymph node biopsy, your doctor inserts a thin needle into the lymph node and removes a sample of cells. The

In an open breast biopsy, your doctor makes a cut through the skin to remove part or all of the abnormal breast tissue. The tissue

Femoropopliteal (fem-pop) bypass surgery is used to bypass narrowed or blocked arteries above or below the knee. The bypass

Aortobifemoral bypass surgery is used to bypass a narrowed or blocked part of the large blood vessels in the abdomen and groin. To

Cystic fibrosis causes mucus to become thick and sticky, which can block the normal function of the organs. Most often, the lungs

A special taping technique may help keep the kneecap in alignment. This can help reestablish normal movement and allow the muscles

When you are pregnant, wear a seat belt firmly across your lap, just below your abdomen. Position the shoulder belt diagonally

The abnormal breakdown and replacement of bone tissue in Paget's disease may lead to bone deformities such as bowed legs as shown

Bell's palsy causes paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face. It results from facial nerve paralysis that

A transrectal prostate biopsy is usually done with a device that contains a spring-loaded needle. The needle enters the prostate