Cholecystecomy is just a fancy medical word meaning "surgical removal of the gallbladder." A patient with a history of a cholecystecomy no longer has a gallbladder.
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Within three to five days after surgery.
HX, or history, of cholecystectomy refers to the medical background and details surrounding a patient's previous surgical removal of the gallbladder. This includes information about the indication for the surgery (such as gallstones or cholecystitis), any complications experienced during or after the procedure, and the patient's recovery process. It may also encompass relevant medical history, such as previous abdominal surgeries or underlying health conditions. Understanding this history is crucial for managing potential complications and guiding future medical care.
The ICD-9 code for status post cholecystectomy is ICD-9-CM 574.10, which refers to "Cholelithiasis with acute cholecystitis, without mention of obstruction." However, for a patient who has undergone a cholecystectomy, the appropriate code is V45.61, indicating "Personal history of surgery to the biliary tract." Always consult current coding resources or guidelines for the most accurate and applicable codes.
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Monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature.The patient is given pain medication as necessary. Fluids are given intravenously for 24-48 hours, until the patient's diet resumes.
A cholecystectomy is performed to treat cholelithiasis and cholecystitis
a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal),
The lay term for cholecystectomy would be 'the removal of the gall bladder'.
The prognosis for cholecystitis and cholelithaisis patients who receive cholecystectomy is generally good. Overall, cholecystectomy relieves symptoms in about 95% of cases.
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The patient is generally encouraged to walk eight hours after surgery with return to work approximately four to six weeks after the procedure.