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What is the difference between a pneumonectomy and a lobectomy?

A pneumonectomy is the removal of the entire lung on one side. Lobectomy Also called a pulmonary lobectomy, it is a common surgical procedure that removes on… (MORE)

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How soon after a lobectomy can a patient fly in an airplane?

Unless otherwise indicated, when the hospital releases you. As a precautionary measure 2weeks.

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Which of the following does not involve a surgical procedure or using an incision to create an opening a. Thoracentesis b. Bronchoscopy c. Tracheostomy d. Lobectomy?

the correct answer for this question is bronchoscopy because its an visualization of the bronchi with an scope

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What is the ICD-9CM code for thoracotomy with total lobectomy of the left lung?

Thoracotomy is the approach used and is not coded. Code for lobectomy, lung, complete, other is 32.49

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What are the risks for a lobectomy?

The specific risks of a lobectomy vary depending on the specific reason for the procedure and the general state of the patient's health;

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Can you skydive after having a lobectomy one third of right lung removed?

The short answer is yes. If you are otherwise well, the pressure changes that occur in normal skydive altitudes wont cause you any problems. I would not recommend SCUBA diving… (MORE)

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What is the purpose of the medical procedure lobectomy?

A surgical procedure performed to remove one of the lobes of the lungs. The procedure may be performed when an abnormality has been detected in the lung. A lobe of the lung ma… (MORE)