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What is the icd 9 code for single stage reconstruction of the right external auditory canal for congenital atresia?
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What is atresia?
* Anal atresia -- congenital absence of a hole at the bottom end of the intestine. Also called imperforate anus. * Aortic atresia -- congenital absence of the normal valvular opening into the aorta. * Biliary atresia -- absence of the major bile ducts. * Choanal atresia -- congenital failure of one or both nasal passages to open. * Esophageal atresia -- a birth defect in which part of esophagus is not hollow. * Intestinal atresia -- obliteration of the hollow of the small intestine, involving the ileum (50% of cases) or the jejunum or duodenum. * Laryngeal atresia -- congenital failure of the laryngeal opening to develop, resulting in partial or total obstruction at or just above or below the glottis. * Pulmonary atresia -- congenital absence of the pulmonary valve opening in the heart. * Tricuspid atresia -- congenital lack of the tricuspid valve opening. * Vaginal atresia -- congenital occlusion of the vagina or subsequence adhesion (sticking together) of the walls of the vagina occluding it.
Congenital lack of continuity of the esophagus?
atresia
The congenital absence of a normal body opening is called?
atresia
What is the medical term meaning the esophagus is not connected to the stomach from birth?
Congenital Esophageal Atresia
What is the esophageal atresia?
Congenital lack of the connection between esophagus and stomach; food cannot enter the stomach
What is the medical term meaning congenital absence of a normal opening or failure of a structure to be tubular?
atresia
What are structural abnormalities of the esophagus?
The two most common congenital esophageal abnormalities are esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).
What is esophageal atresia repair?
a surgical procedure performed to correct congenital defects of the esophagus (the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) and the trachea
Is atresia a cavity?
Atresia is a term related to cavities. Atresia is the condition in which a tube is blocked, or absent.
What other congenital defects are found in infants with esophageal atresia?
Heart defects (about 25% of affected infants); Gastrointestinal (digestive) anomalies, including malformed anus (rectum) or twisting of the small intestine (about 16%)
What term is the defective development or congenital absence of an organ or tissue?
Agenesis is the medical term meaning absent development of an organ or tissue. Atresia is the medical term meaning congenital absence or development of a tube.
What is the frequency of esophageal atresia?
Esophageal atresia occurs in approximately 1 in 4,000 live births.
