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What is the icd-9 code for laparotomy with appendectomy?
47.19
What is the best diet after appendectomy?
The same as before an appendectomy. aA balanced one.
What is laparotomy?
Laparotomy means exploration of abdominal cavity. If it involves the pelvic cavity it can be termed as pelvic laparotomy
What is pelvic laparotomy?
Laparotomy means exploration of abdominal cavity. If it involves the pelvic cavity it can be termed as pelvic laparotomy
Is appendectomy and laparoscopy the same?
Appendectomy is the removal of the appendix by surgery. Laparoscopy is the use of a laprascope (a lighted camera equipped surgical instrument) in a surgical procedure.
What is Post Laparotomy?
Post laparotomy refers to the period following a surgical procedure called laparotomy, which is an incision into the abdominal cavity to diagnose or treat medical conditions. During the post laparotomy period, patients are closely monitored for complications such as infection, bleeding, and organ dysfunction. Pain management, wound care, and gradual resumption of activities are important components of post laparotomy care.
What is an alternative to traditional laparotomy?
As an alternative to the traditional laparotomy (large incision into the abdomen), laparoscopic surgery may be performed
What is is the word root of appendectomy?
Appendix. An appendectomy is the operation to remove the appendix.
Can you swim if you had a appendectomy?
As long as the scar is healed then there is no reason why you can't swim after an appendectomy
Is appendectomy a type of excision?
Yes, appendectomy is excision (surgical removal) of the appendix.
What cpt and icd-9 codes would you use for an open appendectomy?
open appendectomy
What type of surgery is used as an alternative to laparotomy?
Laparoscopy is a relatively recent alternative to laparotomy that has many advantages. Also called minimally invasive surgery,
