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What is the medical term meaning suture of a defect in a muscular wall such as the repair of a hernia?
Celeoplasty or herniorrhaphy is surgical repair of a hernia.
What is the purpose of inguinal hernia repair?
Inguinal hernia repair is performed to close or mend the weakened abdominal wall of an inquinal hernia.
What characteristics does a successful hernia repair have?
The outcome of surgery depends on the age and health of the patient and on the type of hernia. Although most hernias can be repaired without complications, hernias recur in 10-20% of people who have had hernia surgery.
How much is a hernia operation in the UK privatley?
I am not so sure in UK but here is an estimate, if it is Hernia Repair Epigastric - it could cost at around $1500 - $3500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-epigastric), and if it is Hernia Repair Inguinal it would cost you at around $1500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-inguinal) Good Luck!
What happens during hernia surgery?
It takes about 30 to 50 minutes for a normal abdominal hernia repair. There are a few ways to correct the hernia. One is to push the hernia back into the stomach and repair the weakened tissues.
How much does it cost for a ingunial hernia repair?
For an inguinal hernia repair, it can cost upwards of $25,000. This can vary depending on insurance, the hospital, the doctor and how bad the repair is.
What age can someone get a hernia?
Anyone can get a hernia at any age. Obesity, smoking, and age are three factors that contribute to hernia development.
What is the cpt code used for repair of initial inguinal hernia with hydroelectomy in a patient who is under 28 mo. in age?
49500
How serious is surgery to repair an abdominal hernia with 5 holes?
I recently had surgery in July to repair an umbilical hernia only to be rushed to the hospital in October to repair 3 additional hernia's (holes). They wouldn't let me leave the hospital without the procedure. I assumed this was serious.
What is the CPT code for an Inguinal hernia repair for an 8 month old male?
Inguinal hernia repair for an 8-month-old male
What does the medical abbreviation sp hernia repair mean?
sp, usually written s/p, means "status post." It indicates that some procedure was done in the past. So "sp hernia repair" means the patient had a hernia repair in the past.
What is cpt code 49590?
repair of a spigelian hernia. This type of hernia is in the layers of the abdominal wall, usually small, and requires repair for preventionof incarceration.
