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An incision is the deliberate cut that is performed into the body tissues to gain access to deeper structures whereas excision is the removal of tissues as therapeutic approach.
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What is the difference between an incision and excision of lymph nodes?
The difference between incision and excision of lymph nodes is very simple. The incision of a lymph node is when the biopsy only takes part of the lymph node during surgery. The excision of the lymph node is when the whole lymph node is removed.
What is the primary difference between the excision codes found in the musculoskeletal system subsection and the excision codes found in the integumentary system subsection?
the primary difference is extent
The respiratory system subsection is arranged by what site?
By anatomic site, then by procedure (incision, excision)
What the difference between total lobectomy and hemithyroidectomy?
Hemithyrodectomy is Lobectomy + isthmus excision
What is the medical term meaning cutting?
it might be excision as that meant out process.
What's the difference between an incision and an abrasion?
Incision is a cut or penetration made by a sharp edge. Abrasion is a scrape or friction wound.
What is the difference between ectomy and otomy?
Both suffixes refer to surgical procedures, with "-ectomy" indicating the removal of a body part (e.g., tonsillectomy for removal of tonsils) and "-otomy" indicating an incision into a body part without necessarily removing it (e.g., tracheotomy for creating an opening in the windpipe).
Is a surgical incision into a muscle called myectomy?
no it isn't. a surgical excision into a muscle is called myotomy. Myectomy is surgical removal of a muscle.
What is the primary difference between the ecision codes found in musculoskeletal system and the excision codes found in integumentary system subsection?
The primary difference is extent.
What is the difference between ostomy and otomy?
"ostomy" is surgically creating a hole in the body. "otomy" is surgical incision
What is battle incision?
it is a incision for appendicectomy , similar to right paramedian and difference is rectus muscle is retracted medially in battle incision.
Do you make incision or excision for a biopsy?
U would make an incision then excise the tissue u were taking for biopsy - in meaning to go in, ex meaning to take out eg. Insert - to put in, exit - to go out. NB. I am not certain but believe biopsies are mostly done via laproscopic methods now so no cut (incision) would be necessary.x
