Dr. Thomas J Vasdekas M.D.

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• Everything You Need to Know About a Hydroclectomy

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• Appendicitis During Pregnancy: Signs and Symptoms

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• Laparoscopic Appendectomy

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• What to Expect if You Need a Colonoscopy

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• Appendicitis and Appendectomy

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