Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Liver Transplant Procedures to Treat the Effects of Colorectal Cancer Aug 27, 2019

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Colorectal cancer can affect other parts of the body, including the liver. Join recurring guest Dr. Federico Aucejo as he discusses this connection as well as Cleveland Clinic's historic new liver transplant protocol.

Obesity Management & Stigma with Dr. Scott Butsch Aug 13, 2019

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What is obesity and what causes it? How is obesity treated? Join Scott Butsch, MD and get the answers to these questions and more. Plus, dive into the stigma associated with obesity.

Innovations in Fetal Surgery with Dr. Darrell Cass Jul 30, 2019

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Learn about the growing practice of fetal surgery from Darrell Cass, MD and how he led Cleveland Clinic's first in utero fetal surgery that repaired a spina bifida birth defect in a nearly 23-week-old fetus.

Everything You Need To Know About Abdominal Pain Jul 16, 2019

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Just about everybody at one point or another will experience abdominal pain. Learn about the causes and symptoms, including those that you shouldn't ignore.

All About Laparoscopic Liver Resection Jul 02, 2019

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Join expert Choon Hyuck Kwon, MD, PhD as he dives into the use of laparoscopic liver resection. In what cases is a liver resection required? What types of tests are used to help determine issues impacting the liver? What is the recovery like following laparoscopic liver resection? Find the answers to these questions and more.

Understanding Pectus Excavatum & Carinatum Jun 18, 2019

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Join experts Anthony DeRoss, MD and John DiFiore, MD as they explain the difference between pectus excavatum and carinatum, symptoms, diagnosis, and when to seek treatment. Plus, understand the long-term outlook and prognosis of the condition.

Long-Term Side Effects of Cancer Treatment Jun 04, 2019

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Join radiation oncologist Sudha Amarnath, MD, as she discusses the different treatment options for cancer and specifically radiation therapy. Learn what radiation is, common side effects, and possible lasting long-term impacts.

Pancreatitis Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and More May 21, 2019

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Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. Join returning guest, Prabhleen Chahal, MD, as she describes the role of the pancreas, when to see a doctor, and possible complications relating to pancreatitis.

Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer May 07, 2019

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Join Holly Pederson, MD, as she explores the increasing popularity of home kits for genetic testing and specifically for genetic mutations associated with breast cancer. Learn how the tests are administered, plus the benefits, downsides, and accuracy.

Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know with Dr. Chad Michener Apr 23, 2019

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How common is ovarian cancer and how do symptoms typically present? What are the risk factors? How is ovarian cancer diagnosed and treated? Join Chad Michener, MD as he answers these questions and many more.