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What does not involve a surgical procedure or using an incision to create an opening a. Thoracentesis b. Bronchoscopy c. Tracheostomy d. Lobectomy?
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∙ 13y ago
the correct answer for this question is bronchoscopy because its an visualization of the bronchi with an scope
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How do you code lobectomy?
A lobectomy is a procedure in which a full lobe of one's lung is removed in order to stop lung cancer from spreading. If one were to go through such procedure, the code for this is 32.49.
What are the risks for a lobectomy?
The specific risks of a lobectomy vary depending on the specific reason for the procedure and the general state of the patient's health;
Is bronchoscopy a bilateral procedure?
No. a bronchoscopy is viewing the bronchi. Additional procedures may be required after the xray is viewed, however you can bill the additional procedure codes with a modifier is this is necessary.
Where is a tracheostomy placed?
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening through the neck into the windpipe also called the trachea.
What is the name of the procedure of a breast lobectomy and segmental mastectomy?
mastactomy
What is the difference between a pneumonectomy and a lobectomy?
A pneumonectomy is the removal of the entire lung on one side. Lobectomy Also called a pulmonary lobectomy, it is a common surgical procedure that removes one lobe of the lung.
What alternative procedures may be used instead of bronchoscopy?
Alternative procedures to bronchoscopy include imaging studies such as CT scans or MRIs to visualize the airways, sputum cytology to examine cells in the mucus, and pulmonary function tests to assess lung function. In certain cases, a needle biopsy or a thoracentesis may be performed to obtain tissue or fluid samples for analysis without the need for a bronchoscopy.
What is the procedure called for a hole in neck for a smoker?
It is when they take out the voice box because of all the radiation. The procedure is called tracheostomy.
What is a Thoracentesis?
A procedure in which fluid is withdrawn from the pleural cavity through a needle inserted between the ribs
What is the term used to describe the procedure in which the surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardium space by means of a needle inserted into the space is?
The procedure is called pericardial thoracentesis.
what kind of Doctor can do a thoracentesis procedure?
Any trained Doctor (Physician or Surgeon) can carry out this procedure. It needs to be carried out in a Hospital environment as you need special equipment.
What risks are present with anterior temporal lobectomy?
A specific risk associated with ATL is possible injury to the cerebral cortex, the outer portion of the brain that consists of layers of nerve cells and their connections, during the lobectomy procedure
