What is an Intensivist?
Intensivists are doctors who focus on care of critically ill patients, usually in an intensive care unit (ICU). These critical care physicians have advanced training in treating this type of patient. At Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, this team of ...
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Linx for Reflux Disease
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The LINX device is a small, flexible ring of magnetic beads that is placed around the esophagus at the lower esophageal sphincter to mimic the natural barrier to reflux and eliminate GERD.
Magnetic attraction of the device is designed to close ...
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Saint Francis Medical Center is the first hospital in the region to offer the LINX Reflux Management System, a new service for patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease. In this procedure, a flexible bracelet of magnetic titanium beads is implanted around the esophagus laparoscopically.
Gastroesophagel ...
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Neurosciences Institute Additional Locations
Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau offers expanded neurological hospital coverage in Poplar Bluff. Patients in these locations now have access to Saint Francis specialists, Neurosciences Institute technology, and resources.
Neurological Treatment in Poplar Bluff
Brandon J. Scott, DO, neurosurgeon at Saint Francis Medical Center, gives ...
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Exceeding Expectations Every Step of the Way
Age: 38
Surgery Type: Sleeve Gastrectomy
Presurgery Weight: 485 lbs.
Today: 245 lbs.
Evan has always thought he was put on this earth to be in public safety and help others. However, when his weight began causing a variety of health issues and ...
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Bringing Her Very Best Effort Every Day
Age: 26
Surgery Type: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Presurgery Weight: 331 lbs.
Today: 185 lbs.
Brooke wanted to find out more about weight-loss surgery after being turned away from a roller coaster at Six Flags because she was too heavy to ride it two ...
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Mother of Two Who’s Making Life Matter
Age: 36
Surgery Type: Sleeve Gastrectomy
Presurgery Weight: 255 lbs.
Today: 120 lbs.
Having bariatric surgery was a big decision for Maria. It took her nearly a year to do all the research and get comfortable with the idea. After consultations with Dr. ...
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