Understanding Meniscal Transplant Surgery

Meniscal transplant surgery is a surgery to replace a small piece of missing or damaged cartilage in the knee. The meniscus is replaced with one from a cadaver donor.

Understanding Meckel Scan (Child)

A Meckel's scan is an imaging test used to detect a Meckel's diverticulum. This is a small, abnormal pocket in the wall of a child's large intestine. Learn more about why your child might need a Meckel scan, how the scan is done, and what the risks are.

Understanding Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a condition in which the lungs' airways are damaged and become wider than normal. Here's what to know about this condition.

Having Vagus Nerve Stimulator Placement

A vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a device that can help prevent seizures. It can also treat depression, obesity, and other conditions. The pulse generator sits in your chest under your skin, and the leads run from the generator to a vagus nerve in your neck. The device is put in during a surgery.