"We assume (the effects) are related to why it is a surgical risk, " Wolfe says.

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All surgical procedures carry a risk of pain, bleeding and infection.

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For now, this procedure is usually limited to individuals who have a narrowed aortic valve (aortic stenosis) rather than aortic regurgitation and are considered at high-risk for surgical complications.

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However, they suggest that surgical abortions could increase the risk of infection, which could affect future pregnancies.

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There's a risk of infection around the surgical pins connected to the external fixation device.

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These mortality measures were risk-adjusted for six diagnoses and six surgical procedures.

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The Lagan Valley risk assesment report highlighted "considerable" dangers, including difficulties in recruiting surgical staff.

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The lawsuit contends that AEG Live executives missed a series of red flags warning them that Jackson's life was at risk because of Dr. Murray, who was giving him nightly infusions of the surgical anesthetic propofol to treat his insomnia.

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