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Now, why is your kidney floating? Isn't it supposed to be, like, inside you?
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What surgical procedure is a suspension of a floating kidney?
the surgical fixation of a floating kidney
What is the downward displacement of the kidney and it condition is a floating kidney?
A floating kidney can move. Sometimes people are born with a low kidney called an anomaly and it never bothers them. Sometimes if you loose a lot of weight the kidney can displace into the lower regions and can still function but it can cause pain. If your kidney is low and causing problems you can have a surgery to fix it to where it is supposed to be.
What is the origin of the word nephrorrhaphy which means the surgical fixation of a floating kidney?
The surgical procedure to fix a floating kidney is called Nephropexy
593.0 is the icd 9 code for?
Nephroptosis Floating kidney , Mobile kidney
Also known as a floating kidney?
nephroptosis
What is the medical term meaning floating kidney?
The technical term for a floating kidney is nephroptosis. The nethro- means kidney and the -ptosis means "droop or sag." Most docs would probably just use the informal name. A floating kidney is when a kidney drops down into the pelvic area when a person stands up. This event is called a prolapse, which is a word that means something has slipped or fallen out of place.
What type of tissue prevents a kidney from floating?
simple squamous epithelium
The suspension or fixation of a floating or moveable kidney is called?
Nephropexy.
Is nephroptosis suppuration within the kidney?
No it does not mean suppuration in the kidney. It is a term used for a condition when the kidney lies abnormally low and sometimes the term floating kidney is also used for this condition
Why does it hurt on your right side under your floating ribsin your back?
kidney stone passing
Is nephroptosis the distension of a kidney?
No, nephroptosis, also known as a floating kidney, is the abnormal downward displacement of the kidney when a person changes position. Kidney distension typically refers to the swelling or enlargement of the kidney due to various conditions like urinary obstruction or kidney stones.
A nephropexy is done to correct?
Nephropexy is done to correct a floating, or mobile kidney. The kidney normally migrates downward, and can cause urinary symptoms and flank pain. During the procedure, the kidney is moved to its correct position and then stitches are placed along the outer edge of the kidney to attach it to the abdominal wall.
