Bronchiectasis is a condition in which the lungs' airways (the bronchi and bronchioles) become wider than normal. Over time, the walls of the airways become thick and scarred. Mucus then builds up in the airways, raising the risk for lung infections. Here's what you should know about this condition.

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It puts the pieces of a broken bone back together so they can heal. Open reduction means the bones are put back in place during surgery. Internal fixation means that special hardware is used to hold the bone pieces together.

Larynx-lifting exercises can help you swallow better. You may need these exercises if you have trouble swallowing (dysphagia).

A vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a device that can help prevent seizures. It can also treat depression, obesity, as well as other conditions. It has 2 parts: a pulse generator and leads. The pulse generator sits in your chest under your skin. The leads run from the generator to a vagus nerve in your neck. The VNS is put in your body during a surgery.

Uterine ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves and a computer to make pictures of the inside of the uterus. It is safe and fairly painless. It does not use radiation.

Robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy is a type of surgery. It's done to repair pelvic organ prolapse. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller.

With the heart condition TCM, blood flow to part of the heart is briefly blocked. This might happen if the coronary arteries have a temporary spasm. It might also occur if the smaller blood vessels of the heart don't get enough blood. Although the symptoms of TCM may feel like a heart attack, the 2 conditions are different.

A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery to treat problems with the retina and vitreous.

Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is when the ovaries stop working normally before the age of 40. An ovary does not release an egg each month as it should. This can cause symptoms and make it much less likely to get pregnant.

Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a condition caused by damage to veins from a blood clot. PTS can cause chronic pain, swelling, and other symptoms in your leg. It may develop in the weeks or months after a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the leg.