11.   In fact, surgeons sometimes delay transplant surgery for patients on these assist devices so that they are in better physical shape for the rigors of a transplant.

12.   It seemed pointless to delay surgery any longer.

13.   Knowing his mother was prepared to be the donor, Peplinski asked that the surgery be delayed.

14.   Moore says because needed surgery was delayed, he lost the use of his legs.

15.   Mrs. DiPaolo said she was also told that if they delayed surgery, her son could have a heart attack and die.

16.   No surgeries have been delayed, but Ginley said the strike is costing the hospital more money as it switches to more expensive service from Federal Express.

17.   She recommends that doctors and nurses adhere to the new guidelines, offer liquids when surgery is delayed and be clearer in their instructions.

18.   Doctors had hoped to delay the surgery because the babies were born five weeks prematurely.

19.   It was enough to give a normal energy supply to some hospitals, where all but essential surgery had been delayed.

20.   Ivanisevic wants to delay surgery because it would sideline him for six months and force him to miss Wimbledon.