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What is a lobectomy?
lobectomy is the removal of a lobe, or section, of the lung
What is pulmonary lobectomy?
lobectomy is the removal of a lobe, or section, of the lung
What the difference between total lobectomy and hemithyroidectomy?
Hemithyrodectomy is Lobectomy + isthmus excision
How does a lobectomy treat lung cancer?
A lobectomy is the removal of one lobe of the lung. If the cancer is limited to one part of the lung, the surgeon will perform a lobectomy.
What is diagnostic lobectomy?
A diagnostic lobectomy is a term sometimes used to refer to a Thyroid lobectomy in which half of the nodule-containing thyroid gland is removed. The term "diagnostic lobectomy" is in the instance where no clear preoperative diagnosis has been made, and the results can be used to help determine the appropriate diagnosis.
How is a lobectomy performed?
To perform a lobectomy, the surgeon makes an incision (thoracotomy ) between the ribs to expose the lung
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 one lobe of the lung.
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;
What is the recommended distance from the nearest heat source when positioning a single room thermostat?
1.5 meters away
What has the author Harold Brunn written?
Harold Brunn has written: 'The technique of lobectomy in one stage' -- subject(s): Temporal lobectomy
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
What is the CPT-4 code for endoscopic lobectomy?
32663
