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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 a braun enteroenterostomy?
A surgical procedure in which a connection is created between the afferent and efferent limbs of small bowel in a patient that previously had a Billroth II procedure. It is performed to relieve afferent limb syndrome.
What is ICD-9 code for small bowel resection?
what will the ICD-9 code for surgical small bowel resection
What is the surgical procedure in which an artificial anus is created on the abdominal wall?
The procedure depends upon the nature of surgery: Gastrostomy if it involves the Stomach, ileostomy or jejunostomy if it involves the small bowel, colostomy if it involves the large bowel, and ideal conduit if it involves surgery for urinary diversion
Is an ileocectomy a small bowel procedure?
Yes, an ileocectomy is a small bowel procedure that involves the surgical removal of the ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine, along with the adjacent cecum and sometimes part of the colon. This procedure is often performed to treat conditions such as Crohn's disease, tumors, or intestinal blockages. After an ileocectomy, the remaining sections of the digestive tract are typically reconnected to allow for normal digestive function.
What procedure is involved in video assisted thoracoscopic surgery?
a lung is collapsed and the thoracoscope and surgical instruments are inserted into the thorax through any of three to four small incisions in the chest wall.
Procedure is the surgical creation of a communication between the small intestine and the colon?
gastrostomy
Which procedure is the surgical creation of a communication between small intestine and colon?
enterocolostomy
What is a iliostomy?
An ileostomy is a surgical procedure where the small intestine is diverted through an opening in the abdomen, creating a stoma. This allows waste to bypass the colon and rectum to exit the body through the stoma into a special bag. It is typically done to treat conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, or bowel obstructions.
What procedure are colon tubes usually used for?
A colon tube is usually used in a colonoscopy procedure to allow the camera to be inserted into the body. A colonsocopy allows the large bowel and parts of the small bowel to be examined.
What type of anesthesia would be most appropriate for a surgical procedure performed on a very small area of the body?
Local anesthesia would be most appropriate for a surgical procedure performed on a very small area of the body, as in dental procedures.
A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands is known as a laparoscopic?
Adrenalectomy. The surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen to insert a laparoscope and surgical instruments to remove the adrenal gland(s). This procedure typically results in less postoperative pain and a quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
