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the surgical removal of the esophagus, nearby lymph nodes, and sometimes a portion of the stomach
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What aftercare do patients receive after esophageal resection?
A chest tube inserted during surgery will be checked for drainage and removed when the drainage stops. A nasogastric (nose to stomach) tube, also placed during surgery, will be used to drain stomach secretions.
Where is the lower esophageal sphincter?
at the junction of the esophagus and stomachlower-esophageal-sphincter
What are the causes of esophageal atresia?
The cause of esophageal atresia, like that of most birth defects, is unknown.
How does an esophageal tracheal combitube work?
Esophageal tracheal combitube (ETC). The ETC is a double-lumen tube, combining the function of an esophageal obturator airway and a conventional endotracheal airway.
When is Joint resection done?
Joint resection, rather than joint replacement, is more likely to be performed on people with rheumatoid arthritis
What considerations determine surgical techniques and approaches of esophageal resection?
how much or which part of the esophagus needs to be removed; whether or not part of the stomach will be removed; the patient's overall condition; and the surgeon's preference
What procedure is involved in a minimum-access laparoscopic esophageal resection?
The abdomen will be inflated with gas to enlarge the abdominal cavity and give the surgeon a better view of the procedure. First, the camera-tipped laparoscope will be inserted through one small incision,
What aftercare do patients receive after esophageal resection?
A chest tube inserted during surgery will be checked for drainage and removed when the drainage stops. A nasogastric (nose to stomach) tube, also placed during surgery, will be used to drain stomach secretions.
What is the medical definition for esophageal?
Esophageal means pertaining to the esophagus.
Can you have a Bowel obstruction after a bowel resection?
Bowel adhesions or twisting can be common complications after bowel resection.
What is a bowel resection?
A bowel resection is a surgical procedure in which a part of the large or small intestine is removed
What is the difference between resection and intersection in surveying?
different between intersection and resection
What is the ICD-9 code for esophageal obstruction?
530.3 - esophageal obstruction
Where is the lower esophageal sphincter?
at the junction of the esophagus and stomachlower-esophageal-sphincter
What is TUR?
Transurethral resection
What is ICD-9 code for small bowel resection?
what will the ICD-9 code for surgical small bowel resection
What is the conchal resection that is performed during some otoplastic surgeries?
Removal of cartilage is sometimes referred to as a conchal resection.
