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The procedure is also called dilation and evacuation (D and E), suction dilation, vacuum curettage, or vacuum aspiration

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What is vacuum aspiration also called?

The procedure is also called dilation and evacuation (D and E), suction dilation, vacuum curettage, or suction curettage


What can a d and c do for a woman?

D&C, also known as dilation and curettage, is a surgical procedure often performed after a first trimester miscarriage. Dilation means to open up the cervix; curettage means to remove the contents of the uterus. Curettage may be performed by scraping the uterine wall with a curette instrument or by a suction curettage (also called vacuum aspiration), using a vacuum-type instrument.


What is the proceedure taken after a misscariage?

when you go to the doctor after you misscarry they usually perform a D&C "D&C, also known as dilation and curettage, is a surgical procedure often performed after a first trimester miscarriage. Dilation means to open up the cervix; curettage means to remove the contents of the uterus. Curettage may be performed by scraping the uterine wall with a curette instrument or by a suction curettage (also called vacuum aspiration), using a vacuum-type instrument." (http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/dandc.html)


What is the cpt code for dilation and curettage?

Code 59812 is used to report the dilation and curettage (either sharp or suction curettage) for the surgical management of an incomplete abortion. However, if the patient is septic and is diagnosed as experiencing an incomplete abortion, do not use code 59812.


Where must a suction line drier be placed in a heat pump after a motor burnout?

Between compressor suction and reversing valve,also called true suction.


Where must a suction - line drier be placed in a heat pump after a motor burnout?

Between compressor suction and reversing valve,also called true suction.


What is menstrual extraction also called?

This procedure is also sometimes called menstrual regulation, mini-suction, or preemptive abortion


What is menstrual regulation also called?

This procedure is also sometimes called menstrual extraction, mini-suction, or preemptive abortion


What is mini-suction also called?

This procedure is also sometimes called menstrual regulation, menstrual extraction, or preemptive abortion


What is curetage?

Although curettage may refer to any kind of surgical cutting away of tissue, it is best known in the procedure called "dilation and curettage" where the tissue is removed from the lining of the uterus.


What else is liposuction called?

also known as lipoplasty or suction-assisted lipectomy


What is the procedure called after having a miscarriage?

Dilation and curettage, D&C.