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A breast implant is a prosthesis used to change the size, shape, and contour of a woman’s breast.

Breast reconstruction is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women.

Reduction mammoplasty (also breast reduction and reduction mammaplasty) is the plastic surgery procedure for reducing the size of large breasts.

Surgical airway management (bronchotomy or laryngotomy) is the medical procedure of ensuring there is an open airway between a patient’s lungs and the outside world.

Amygdalohippocampectomy is a surgical procedure for the treatment of epilepsy.