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This maneuver is done with the assistance of a doctor or physical therapist. A single 10- to 15-minute session usually is all that

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 a core needle lymph node biopsy, your doctor inserts a needle with a special tip and removes a sample of lymph node. The sample

In an open lymph node biopsy, your doctor makes a small cut in the skin to remove one or more lymph nodes. These are examined

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

A femoral-tibial bypass is used to bypass a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg. The bypass improves blood flow to the lower leg

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 mechanical bowel obstruction can develop in either the small intestine or the large intestine (also called the colon). The

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