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When damage of the esophageal nerves reduces an individual’s ability to swallow.

Cervical and endometrial polyps are growths that occur in the uterine cavity or at the tip of the cervix.

Uterine fibroids are benign (noncancerous) tumors that grow in a woman’s uterus. They frequently occur in women of childbearing age—in fact, around 50% of all women will develop fibroids by age 50. Fibroids tend to grow in multiples, although it’s possible for only one to occur. Very rarely, a uterine fibroid may become malignant (cancerous).  

A reoperative (“re-do”) parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that may be recommended if a patient’s initial parathyroidectomy was not successful. A parathyroidectomy is typically performed to cure hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid disease) and involves removing one, multiple or all diseased parathyroid glands.

Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism (NPHPT) occurs when a patient’s parathyroid hormone level is elevated but their calcium level is within normal range.

Paraesophageal hernias occur when the upper part of the stomach herniates through the hiatus and lies alongside the esophagus, but the gastroesophageal junction remains in place.

Specific lung transplant criteria are used to determine admission into Tampa General Hospital’s Lung Transplant Program. Each potential candidate must be referred to the program by a physician, who is required to complete a lung transplant referral form.