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An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. The most common reason to have an appendectomy is an inflamed or infected appendix, a condition called appendicitis.

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Coronary interventional procedures are minimally invasive procedures, such as angioplasty, that open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries (blood vessels of the heart) to restore normal blood flow to the heart muscle.

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A heart attack is a life-threatening condition in which your heart muscle is deprived of oxygen. A heart attack, usually caused by a blood clot, causes serious damage to your heart muscle and its ability to function effectively.

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Heart failure, or congestive heart failure (CHF), occurs when your heart is damaged and too weak to pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. Fluid pools in your body’s tissues, causing swelling and life-threatening lung congestion.

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Sepsis is caused by any serious infection that spreads through the bloodstream and results in potentially life-threatening inflammation throughout the body.

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A bowel obstruction, also called intestinal obstruction, is a blockage of the bowel (intestine) that prevents passage of intestinal material.

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A gastrointestinal (GI) bleed is bleeding that occurs anywhere in the digestive tract. Ulcers, gastritis, esophageal varices, diverticulosis, bowel inflammation, and GI tumors can cause potentially life-threatening GI bleeding.

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A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. A woman may have a hysterectomy for different reasons including: uterine fibrosis, prolapse, cancer, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, chronic pain, or adenomyosis. 

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Women who have a hysterectomy at a hospital that received 5 stars for hysterectomy by Healthgrades have a lower chance of experiencing complications compared to a hospital that received 1 star.

C-section delivery refers to the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. These ratings are based on complication outcomes for live-born single, twins or triplets delivered via C-section and the mother’s care during the hospital stay. 

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Women who deliver at a hospital that received 5 stars for C-section delivery by Healthgrades have a lower chance of experiencing complications compared to a hospital that received 1 star.

Vaginal delivery refers to the delivery of a baby through the vaginal canal. These ratings are based on complication outcomes for live-born single or twins delivered via vaginal delivery and the mother’s care during the hospital stay.

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Women who deliver at a hospital that received 5 stars for vaginal delivery by Healthgrades have a lower chance of experiencing complications compared to a hospital that received 1 star.

Hip fracture treatment often requires surgical repair of the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) that fits into the hip socket. Hip fracture treatment may involve repositioning the bones and holding them in place using metal plates and screws.

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Hip replacement surgery involves removing and replacing a diseased hip joint with an artificial hip joint. Hip replacement is usually performed to treat advanced arthritis of the hip.

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Total knee replacement surgery involves removing a diseased knee joint and replacing it with an artificial knee joint made of plastic or metal materials. Total knee replacement is usually performed to treat advanced arthritis of the knee.

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Pneumonia is a lung infection usually caused by viruses and bacteria. It is a common complication of hospitalization and critical illnesses, particularly lung diseases.

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A spinal fusion is the surgical joining of two vertebrae (bones) in your neck or back to treat pain due to spinal fracture, degenerative disc disease, or abnormalities of the spine.

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