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Electrodesiccation and curettage Electrodesiccation and curettage. Electrodesiccation and curettage (EDC, ED & C, or ED+C) is a medical procedure commonly performed by dermatologists, surgeons and general practitioners for the treatment of basal cell cancers and squamous cell cancers of the skin. Contents.
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D & C dilation and curettage in Medicine. dilation and curettage n. Abbr. D & C A surgical procedure in which the cervix is expanded using a dilator and the uterine lining scraped with a curette, performed for the diagnosis and treatment of various uterine conditions. Also called dilatation and curettage.
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AOE/COE Investigative Report & Investigation Procedure AOE/COE Investigative Report & Investigation Procedure. An AOE/COE (Arising Out of Employment / Course of Employment) investigation is a workers’ compensation investigation to determine the facts surrounding an alleged injury to a worker on the job.
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Leep Procedure - for abnormal pap (cervical dysplasia) Leep Procedure - for abnormal pap (cervical dysplasia) In minutes, we can remove pre cancerous lesions from your cervix. The LEEP procedure replaces the traditional cone biopsy, shaving the abnormal tissues away. Over 90% of patients are cured in a single treatment. The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is used when you have pre cancerous cells on the surface of the cervix. This does not mean you have cancer, but treatment of the abnormal area is important to prevent the cells from progressing into invasive cervical cancer.
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Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) What is a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) and why is it done? If you have an abnormal cervical cancer screening result, your health care provider may suggest that you have a loop. electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) as part of the evaluation or for treatment (see the FAQ Cervical Cancer Screening).
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Dilation and curettage D&C normally refers to a procedure involving a curette, also called sharp curettage. However, some sources use the term D&C to refer more generally to any procedure that involves the processes of dilation and removal of uterine contents, which includes the more common suction curettage procedures of manual and electric vacuum aspiration.
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Chapter 8 â Surgical Terms Surgical removal of a cone-shaped area of the cervix; used in treatment for noninvasive cervical cancer (also called cone biopsy) Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Surgical procedure to widen the cervix and scrape the endometrium with an instrument called a curette.
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- Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a common procedure performed in the United States. Dilatation is performed to open and widen the cervix (entrance to the uterus); curettage is used to sample the endometrium (the lining of the uterus). Vagina.
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- An Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) procedure is a type of cervical spine surgery from the front (anterior) of the neck (cervical) that often successfully addresses spinal symptoms.nterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion. This webpage is designed to inform you about the Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgical procedure. It is not meant to replace any personal conversations that you might wish to have with your physician or other member of your healthcare team.
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EGD EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a common procedure used to screen your upper digestive tract for growths or foreign bodies. It is performed by inserting a bendable tube that acts like a camera into your throat to look at the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
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Types of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure where the disc is removed through the front of the neck (anterior approach) in order to relieve pressure from the spine (decompress) and relieve pain. This procedure is combined with a fusion surgery in order to stabilize the neck.
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- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a. surgery to treat damaged or worn discs in your neck. In this procedure, the surgeon removes the damaged disc, relieves pressure on pinched nerves, and fills the empty.
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EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine. EGD is done in a hospital or medical center. The procedure uses an endoscope. This is a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end. The procedure is done as follows:
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Estimated date of confinement The Estimated Date of Confinement (EDC), also known as expected date of delivery/estimated due date (EDD) or simply due date, is a term describing the estimated delivery date for a pregnant woman. Normal pregnancies last between 37 and 42 weeks.
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Dilation and Curettage (D and C) In general, the number of D and Cs being performed has declined over the years. This procedure is no longer done to regulate abnormal bleeding patterns in women. Most of these problems are now managed with medications, such as hormones.
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Emergency ICD-9-CM: Coding Signs and Symptoms in the ED to Justify Diagnosis Tests, Services Emergency ICD-9-CM: Coding Signs and Symptoms in the ED to Justify Diagnosis Tests, Services. Its a common diagnosis coding dilemma in EDs across the country: A patient comes in complaining of severe chest pain. It might be a heart attack, or it might be a bad case of indigestion. To the patient, the symptoms can be the same.
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Dilation and Curettage (D and C) A dilation and curettage procedure, also called a D&C, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix (lower, narrow part of the uterus) is dilated (expanded) so that the uterine lining (endometrium) can be scraped with a curette (spoon-shaped instrument) to remove abnormal tissues.
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D and C (Dilation and Curettage) It usually takes only 10 to 15 minutes, but you may stay in the office, clinic, or hospital for up to five hours. Before a D&C, you will have a complete history taken and sign a consent form. Ask your doctor any questions you have about the D&C. Be sure to tell the doctor if: You suspect you are pregnant.
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All metals are attracted to magnets....or are they? Misconception explained: Magnets only attract certain types of metals (ferromagnetic material) other materials such as glass, plastic and wood aren't attracted. Metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt are attracted to magnets.
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How did countries fund WWI? The Economics of World War I. The total cost of World War I to the United States (was) approximately $32 billion, or 52 percent of gross national product at the time..he War Revenue Act of 1917 taxed excess profits -- profits exceeding an amount determined by the rate of return on capital in a base period -- by some 20 to 60 percent, and the tax rate on income starting at $50,000 rose from 1.5 percent in 1913-15 to more than 18 percent in 1918.
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Uterus scraping Uterus scraping. D and C is a procedure to scrape and collect the tissue (endometrium) from inside the uterus. Dilatation (“D”) is a widening of the cervix to allow instruments into the uterus. Curettage (“C”) is the scraping of the contents of the uterus. Description. D and C, also called uterine scraping, is a fairly minor surgical procedure. The procedure may be performed in the hospital or in a clinic using general or local anesthesia. The vaginal canal is held open by a speculum, and the opening to the uterus (cervix) may be anesthetized.
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- The COC Exam. The COC™ (formerly CPC-H®) examination consists of questions regarding the correct application of CPT®, HCPCS Level II procedure and supply codes and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes used for coding and billing outpatient facility/hospital and freestanding ASC services to insurance companies.
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- As this eMedTV resource explains, an EGD procedure is used to check for problems with the upper digestive tract, which includes your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. This Web page offers an in-depth look at how this procedure is performed.
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Aspiration Abortion First Trimester Suction D&C. A suction, or aspiration, D&C abortion is a procedure in which a suction catheter is inserted into the mother’s uterus to extract the preborn baby. Tools are then used to scrape the lining of the uterus to remove any remaining parts.
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Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a procedure used to treat neck problems such as cervical radiculopathy, disc herniations, fractures, and spinal instability. In this procedure, the surgeon enters the neck from the front (the anterior region) and removes a spinal disc (discectomy). The vertebrae above and below the disc are then held in place with bone graft and sometimes metal hardware. The goal is to help the bones to grow together into one solid bone.
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- Surgery Overview. The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a way to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix. It is done using a fine wire loop that has a low-voltage electrical current. LEEP may be done after colposcopy and cervical biopsy have confirmed an abnormal Pap test result. In some cases, LEEP may be done instead of a cone biopsy.