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The information presented in the UTHSCSA Department of Surgery website is general in nature and is designed to educate, NOT replace personalized medical or psychological care by qualified health care professionals.

We welcome email correspondence, however, because of confidentiality issues surrounding the use of email for medical correspondence, the staff of the UTHSCSA Department of Surgery does not give personal medical advice via email. Please do not email us with questions regarding your personal care as you will not receive an answer.

All materials used on this website are for educational purposes only and do not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular organization or its views. No copyright infringement is meant or should be inferred. The informational content does NOT imply that the UTHSCSA Department of Surgery endorses or represents any treatment, action, medication, or health services. You should discuss the health information found on these educational pages with your health care provider before using the information for personal self-care (medical or counseling advice, diagnosis, or therapy). The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Department of Surgery will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising therefrom.

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