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What is the cpt code for myomectomy for excision of fibroid tumors abdominal approach?
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58140-Myomectomy, excicion of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus, 1 to 4 intramural myoma(s) with total weight of 250 g or less and/or removal of surface myomas; abdominal approach
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What is the root word in myomectomy?
The root word of myomectomy is myoma. A myomectomy is the surgical removal of a myoma, or the excision of a fibroid tumor from the uterus.
How long before intercourse can be resumed after myomectomy removal of fibroid?
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Can you have a Laparoscopic myomectomy performed if your uterine fibroid is 3 cm?
Most doctor do not think a myomectomy is necessary with a small fibroid on the outside of the uterus, and 3 cm is considered small. However, occasionally removal of a small fibroid that is in the inside lining of the uterus may help you get pregnant.
What alternatives are there to myomectomy?
Hysterectomy (partial or full removal of the uterus) is a common alternative to myomectomy. The most frequent reason for hysterectomy in the United States is to remove fibroid tumors, accounting for 30% of all hysterectomies.
What are the rates of complications for myomectomies?
the rate of complications for myomectomy is about the same as those for hysterectomy (anywhere between 3% and 9%). The rate of fibroid reoccurrence is approximately 15%.
What causes abdominal distention?
fat,flatulence,fibroid,feaces
How would you know the difference between abdominal pain and a fibroid pain?
It depends on the size of fibroid you have. Usually the cramping between abdominal and fibroid is the same only with fibroid the pain is continuous for a longer period: it could start as a bit of cramps to very painful then subsides. Fibroid cramping is on a zigzag pattern and almost does not go away for the better part of the day or night then regardless of taking pain killers. For some it goes on for a few days then goes away on its on.
What type of surgery is performed to remove a twisted pedonculated fibroid?
The surgery depends on the woman's age, the type of symptoms she is experiencing, and whether she plans to have children in the future. ther are two forms of surgery-myomectomy and hysterectomy
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of uterine fibroids?
The surgical removal of a uterine fibroid (a leiomyoma) is a myomectomy.
What is a fibroid?
A fibroid on the top of your uterus
What is a fundal fibroid?
A fibroid on the top of your uterus
What are the necessary Treatments for myoma?
A myoma is also known as a fibroid that occurs in the uterus of a woman. It is a benign growth that does not usually require treatment unless it causes symptoms such as heavy and prolonged menstrual periods or pelvic pain. The necessary treatments for myoma, when required, include laser treatment, a myomectomy or a hysterectomy.
