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In endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, the greatest risk is that the arch will drop slightly as a result of this surgery, causing other foot problems. Risks involved with other types of fasciotomy are those associated with the administration of anesthesia.
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What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an impedance phlebography?
Impedance phlebography is painless and safe. It presents no risk to the patient.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a nasopharyngeal culture?
There is little to no risk involved in a nasopharyngeal culture.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing neurolinguistic programming?
NLP is believed to be generally free of harmful side effects.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a tarsorrhaphy?
Tarsorrhaphy carries few risks. If complications occur, they are usually minor eyelid swelling and superficial infection.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an Epstein-Barr virus test?
There are no risks over and above those of having blood drawn for any other purpose.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a laryngoscopy?
This procedure carries no serious risks, although the patient may experience soreness of the throat or cough up small amounts of blood until the irritation subsides.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a gastrostomy?
There are few risks associated with this surgery. The main complications are infection, bleeding, dislodgment of the tube, stomach bloating, nausea, and diarrhea.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing immunoelectrophoresis?
Risks for this test are minimal, but may include slight bleeding from the blood-drawing site, fainting or feeling lightheaded after venipuncture, or bruising.
What general risks exist for a patient undergoing a Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure?
The Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure is an invasive surgical procedure and, as such, it carries risks of infection, internal bleeding, and hemorrhage.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a lactic acid test?
Risks for this test are minimal. The patient may experience slight bleeding from the blood-drawing site, fainting or feeling lightheaded after puncture of the vein (venipuncture), or an accumulation of blood under.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an iridectomy?
irritation in the eye for two to three days after the procedure, bleeding, scarring, failure to relieve fluid pressure in the eye.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a transcranial Doppler ultrasonography?
TCD is noninvasive and has no risks. A compression test is occasionally, though very rarely, hazardous for a patient with narrowed arteries (atherosclerosis ), since the increased pressure may dislodge a piece of the substance.
