Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck around your trachea. If your thyroid gland becomes enlarged, a goiter can form in the area. Typically they form outward in the neck region, but in some cases they grow downward towards the chest. These growths are called substernal goiters, […]
Hernia Repair in Elderly Patients
All surgeries are taxing on the body, so when it comes to performing an operation on elderly individuals, doctors need to weigh a number of factors to determine if a surgical operation is the best option. This is especially true for hernias, as the majority of hernias are non-life threatening, and surgery carries its own […]
What is Barrett’s Esophagus & How is it Treated?
Last week we broke down the differences between heartburn, acid reflux and GERD. In that piece, we explained how Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is the most serious of the three, and that it can lead to a number of severe complications. Today, we’re going to talk about one of those complications and explain how an esophageal […]
The Differences Between Acid Reflux, Heartburn & GERD
If you are experiencing a burning sensation in your chest, especially after eating a large meal, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience these burning symptoms, and you’ve probably heard it called heartburn, acid reflux or gastro-esophageal reflux disease. These three conditions share similar traits, but they are all a little different. Below, we break […]
The Importance of Choosing an Experienced Thyroid Surgeon
When you are told that you need to undergo surgery, you want the brightest minds and the steadiest hands performing your operation. This is true in any specialty, but recent news suggests that this is even more important when it comes to thyroid surgery. We explain why it’s so important to have an experienced thyroid […]
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