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What is a thoradesis?
A thoradesis is a term used when a procedure is used to remove tissue from the thorax (chest). It is also called a pleurodesis. It can, in effect, remove the pleural cavity.
What is Thoracoscopy with blebectomy and mechanical pleurodesis?
Blebectomy is when they remove small bubbles from lungs mechanical pleurodesis is when they attach the lung to the side of the chest wall to prevent it from collapsing
Is surgical pleurodesis painful?
Yes it is! By far one of the most painful surgical procedures out there. Ive had two of them along with a lung lobectomy and each time was hospitalized for 1 month recovery time. My surgical pleurodesis was done due to 9 spontaneous pneumothorax.
What is the cpt code for surgical thoracoscopy with pleurodesis?
32650
What is the ICD-9 code for chemical pleurodesis?
34.92
Where is a Colposcopy done?
This is a procedure that can be done in the doctor's office
What is stamey procedure?
A Stamey procedure is a surgical procedure that is commonly done on females who suffer from stress incontinence. This procedure can be done endoscopically or with small incisions on the abdominal wall and on the vaginal area. This is done by suspending the fascia of the bladder to the rectus fascia using sutures.
Where is Laser ablation of the prostate done?
The procedure is done in an operating room
What is the difference between procedure and schedule?
Schedule is when something happens and procedure is what gets done.
What procedure is done if you have miscarriage?
A D&C, Dilation and Curettage, which is a procedure to scrape the uterus.
What organ is a maze procedure done on?
HEART
Elaborate NIC selection procedure?
The NIC selection procedure is usually a very open and transparent procedure. It is usually done by the high court.
