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What is the code for hydrocelectomy?
55060
What is the cpt code for Hydrocelectomy?
55060
What is the purpose of a hydrocelectomy?
A hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a hydrocele, which is a fluid-filled sac around the testicle. The purpose of the surgery is to relieve symptoms such as pain or discomfort and to prevent complications such as infection or enlargement of the hydrocele.
Who performs a hydrocelectomy?
A hydrocelectomy is performed in a hospital operating room or a one-day surgery center by a general surgeon or urologist.
What are some of the risks associated with hydrocelectomy?
Hydrocelectomy is considered a safe surgery, with only a 2% risk of infection or complications. Injury to spermatic vessels can occur, however, and affect the man's fertility.
What is Hydrocelectomy?
Hydrocelectomy is surgery to remove a hydrocele. A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac inside the scrotum. A hydrocele happens when there is an opening between the belly and the scrotum.
What is the meaning of the medical term hydrocele?
Hydrocelectomy is surgical removal of a hydrocele.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of an abnormal collection of fluid in the scrotum?
Hydrocelectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a hydrocele.
What morbidity and mortality rates are associated with hydrocelectomy?
Chronic infection after surgical repair can increase morbidity. There are no instances reported of death following a hydrocele repair.
What are the normal results expected after hydrocelectomy?
Surgery usually corrects the hydrocele and the underlying defect completely; recurrence is rare. The long-term outlook is excellent.
What alternatives exist to hydrocelectomy?
A hydrocele is most often a congenital defect that is commonly corrected surgically. There are no recommended alternatives and no known measures to prevent the occurrence of congenital hydroceles.
Is painful a noun?
No, painful an adjective, a word that describes a noun (a painful injury, a painful situation).
