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You're scheduled to have a type of nasal surgery called septoplasty. Read on to learn about what to expect during and after this surgery.

You're scheduled to have nasal surgery to improve the way your nose looks. Here's what you can expect from this type of procedure.

Urostomy is surgery that provides a new way for the body to get rid of urine (waste fluid). It's done when the bladder is diseased or damaged. During the surgery, the surgeon brings part of the urinary tract or some of the digestive tract through the abdominal wall. Learn about the different ways a urostomy can be done.

Delirium is a sudden change in a person's mental state that fluctuates over short periods of time. Read on to learn more.

Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the sixth cranial nerve. The nerve is also known as the abducens nerve. In some cases sixth nerve palsy is present at birth (congenital). It can also result from other problems that occur later on.

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a set of symptoms in the shoulder, arm, or hand. It occurs from a narrowing of the thoracic outlet. This is the space between your collarbone and your first rib.

Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight by making changes to your digestive system. It's a choice for some people who are obese and not able to lose weight with other methods. It may also be a choice if you're overweight and have a health problem.

A sleep study is a way to measure what's going on during a child's sleep. It's also known as a polysomnogram. It is a painless test done overnight in a hospital or clinic.

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a type of abnormally fast heartbeat. The heart normally beats 60 to 100 beats per minute. With SVT, the heart beats more than 100 times a minute. It may beat as fast as 250 times a minute.