Bronchoscopy
The bronchoscopy procedure allows us to see inside the air passages that lead to your lungs. We use a bronchoscope, a long, thin tube with a camera on the tip.
Why Do You Need a Bronchoscopy?
A bronchoscopy allows doctors to:
The bronchoscopy procedure allows us to see inside the air passages that lead to your lungs. We use a bronchoscope, a long, thin tube with a camera on the tip.
A bronchoscopy allows doctors to:
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are a group of breathing tests. They can show how well your lungs are working. PFTs may measure:
PFTs may be used to diagnose lung conditions or diseases, such as:
These tests may also be done to:
Focused ultrasound is not an operation. Instead of surgery, we use high-intensity, focused ultrasound waves to heat and destroy fibroid tissue.
This is a non-invasive procedure, which means you won't need:
The recovery time is one day.
Uterine artery embolization (UAE), also called called uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), gives significant symptom relief to about 85% to 90% of women who have it.
In this procedure, your doctor blocks blood flow to fibroids with small, non-allergenic beads. The uterus typically recovers, but the fibroids don't.
This procedure has provided safe, effective fibroid treatment for over 20 years. You'll benefit from:
A hysterectomy completely removes your uterus. This is the most common treatment for uterine fibroids. It's the only way to guarantee fibroids will not come back.
You may consider this option if you:
We can perform a hysterectomy three ways. Your recovery time will depend on the type of procedure you have:
Heavy bleeding, bleeding between periods, experiencing extra pain: These symptoms can make you miserable. You might avoid all types of activities because of the bleeding. Fibroids could be the cause. If so, endometrial ablation can bring relief. About 30% to 45% of women stopped bleeding right away. Most returned to work and a full life within a week.
Endometrial ablation offers: