The Cervical Cerclage Procedure: Strong sutures are used to ensure durability while closing the cervix of a patient with an incompetent cervix. To ensure that patients experience no pain or little discomfort during surgery, a healthcare professional would administer painkillers, such as a local anesthetic, to patients beforehand. While this could seem frightening to some, trust us, hearing that your baby must be delivered prematurely and that their chances of life are slim is one of the scariest

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Today, I want to discuss surgical abortions—specifically, a procedure called dilation and curettage (D&C), where we mechanically empty the uterine contents. After understanding the risks/benefits/alternative and signing informed consent, the patient may get a dose of misoprostol (Cytotec) to soften the cervix and make it easier (and safer) to dilate. In the procedure or operating room, anesthesia will be used (general, regional (epidural/spinal) or local methods) to prepare the patient for the D

Saving Necks and Relieving Pain: Cervical Disk Replacement