maybe VATS - video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Posted By: AnotherMT on 2009-03-31
In Reply to: Pt in Pulmonology CLinic had a "baps" biopsy confirming pneumoconiosis. nm - tracy
Subject: maybe VATS - video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
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"VATS" ?? (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery)
Subject: "VATS" ?? (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery)
video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS),
Subject: video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS),
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VATS, video-assisted thoracic surgery
Subject: VATS, video-assisted thoracic surgery
Video assisted thoracic surgery - OnQ pump? nm
Subject: Video assisted thoracic surgery - OnQ pump? nm
video-assisted technique
Subject: video-assisted technique
maybe? I don't do a lot of cardiac caths, but that is one suggestion in my Stedman's cardiac book, and I know they tend to slur that phrase.
video assisted thoroscopy and pleurodesis for **PPS** syndrome
Subject: video assisted thoroscopy and pleurodesis for **PPS** syndrome
Man,,,he so clearly says EE before the VATS...yes, vats is it :) Any thoughts on the E?
Subject: Man,,,he so clearly says EE before the VATS...yes, vats is it :) Any thoughts on the E?
VATS?
Subject: VATS?
VATS procedure
Subject: VATS procedure
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
There is a VATS procedure
Subject: There is a VATS procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
maybe for "a VATS" evaluation ??
Subject: maybe for "a VATS" evaluation ??
actually, I guess it would be "potentially VATS" ??
Subject: actually, I guess it would be "potentially VATS" ??
Actually, can't get VATS out of it....:P...any ideas? on E Vas or E vus evaluation?
Subject: Actually, can't get VATS out of it....:P...any ideas? on E Vas or E vus evaluation?
maybe laparoscopic assisted ??? nm
Subject: maybe laparoscopic assisted ??? nm
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I am sure it IS video scope. nm
Subject: I am sure it IS video scope. nm
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or possibly video EEG
Subject: or possibly video EEG
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When I looked at this video,.....sm
Subject: When I looked at this video,.....sm
I realized again what geniuses doctors are. I could not even finish watching it.
How could you get this video and connect it to the OP's question?
video camera
Subject: video camera
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s/l interectory vs. video-EEG
Subject: s/l interectory vs. video-EEG
VATS* and intervention to stop the kilus* leak
Subject: VATS* and intervention to stop the kilus* leak
video swallow study..............nm
Subject: video swallow study..............nm
VAC or V.A.C. - (vacuum assisted closure) nm
Subject: VAC or V.A.C. - (vacuum assisted closure) nm
VAC = vacuum-assisted closure device....nm
Subject: VAC = vacuum-assisted closure device....nm
VAC = vacuum-assisted closure (device)...nm
Subject: VAC = vacuum-assisted closure (device)...nm
LOL!! I love the weirdoscope!!! Sure it's not just video scope? nm
Subject: LOL!! I love the weirdoscope!!! Sure it's not just video scope? nm
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Lung disease secondary to "CCNU' or "CC and U" on VATS biopsy. sm
Subject: Lung disease secondary to "CCNU' or "CC and U" on VATS biopsy. sm
history of interstitial lung disease secondary to CC and U based on VATS biopsy that is improving markedly on steroids.
Lung disease secondary to "CCNU' or "CC and U" on VATS biopsy.
Subject: Lung disease secondary to "CCNU' or "CC and U" on VATS biopsy.
history of interstitial lung disease secondary to CC and U based on VATS biopsy that is improving markedly on steroids.
I was under the impression that VAC is an acronym for vacuum-assisted closure.
Subject: I was under the impression that VAC is an acronym for vacuum-assisted closure.
Both Stedmans acronyms and Tessier surgical have it as VAC.
Preop robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy?
Subject: Preop robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy?
Step class, Jane Fonda once had a video of this....
Subject: Step class, Jane Fonda once had a video of this....
LAVH? laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. NM
Subject: LAVH? laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. NM
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This could be it, but I don't hear an "s" sound on the end. I did find a video on youtube r
Subject: This could be it, but I don't hear an "s" sound on the end. I did find a video on youtube regarding this
Xience stent and there is a definite "s" sound there. This physician speaks very clearly, but maybe he is mispronouncing the word. I sent the report to QA, so I will see what they say. I will come back and post whatever the answer is. Thank you very much for helping.
X-rays reviewed that show questionable volar **assisted* scaphoid fracture. Thanks
Subject: X-rays reviewed that show questionable volar **assisted* scaphoid fracture. Thanks
VAC or V.A.C. (vacuum assisted closure) white and black foam. see link. Hope this helps.
Subject: VAC or V.A.C. (vacuum assisted closure) white and black foam. see link. Hope this helps.
http://www.kci1.com/88.asp
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Subject: takedown surgery vs take down surgery--which is correct? nm
Eye-orbit-surgery or I orbit surgery for a fracture
Subject: Eye-orbit-surgery or I orbit surgery for a fracture
Nothing else to add, it was in the past surgical history thanks all.
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I cannot figure out this term even after extensive research. The bony kent or boniquent was rather small so was enlarged with a rotating bur....
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surgery
Subject: surgery
Is there an Emberton blade? Or something that sounds similar to that?
Surgery
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Subject: S/l moy-ya moy-ya surgery? Also sm....
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Adair clamps with a green towel were applied to the interior flap.
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Eye surgery
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Pars plana vitrectomy, retinotomy, gas-fluid exchange, scleral bucklea and 28% SFA injection.
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Subject: Surgery
The pericardium was reconstructured with a tailored Gore-Tex surgical membrane. Or is it Gortex? Thanks.
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Intercostal block, 238, with 0.25% Marcaine with epinephrine... What is the 238?? is it 2-3/8ths.. Anybody familiar with this? Any and all help appreciated. TIA!
ENT surgery
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S/L dragal pit
?????
Talking about the ear, I believe outer ear
TIA
TUS Surgery
Subject: TUS Surgery
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OB surgery
Subject: OB surgery
Hi,
I think you're right about cervix (vs. service)--apparently he's just pronouncing it a little slurry and it just makes more "sense".
I've listened and listened, but I'm certain that Babcock is not it even if he's saying it badly. I hear nothing at all prior to "koch".
Surgery help, please....sm
Subject: Surgery help, please....sm
Patient had overactive bladder and had the option of undergoing s/l whole lap procedure. At the beginning of report, he dictated Prolieve whole lap - like it was one procedure. Found Prolieve, but can't find whole lap or hole lap or whatever the heck it is!
surgery help
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This is a takedown of ileostomy and I don't do op notes usually.
"We passed the GIA s/l blue load through this plane and stapled off the proximal aspect of the bowel. Is blue load correct? 
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Subject: eye surgery
s/l DESAMAY? stripping, automated endothelial keratoplasty.
ENT surgery
Subject: ENT surgery
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