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  2. Adenoidectomy - Wikipedia

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    Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoid for reasons which include impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections, or recurrent earaches. The effectiveness of removing the adenoids in children to improve recurrent nasal symptoms and/or nasal obstruction has not been well studied. [ 1 ]

  3. Tonsillectomy - Wikipedia

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    The surgery is often done using metal instruments or electrocautery. [1] [6] The adenoid may also be removed or shaved down, in which case it is known as an "adenotonsillectomy". [1] The partial removal of the tonsils is called a "tonsillotomy", which may be preferred in cases of OSA. [1] [7] [8] [9]

  4. ICD-10 Procedure Coding System - Wikipedia

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    The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a US system of medical classification used for procedural coding.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency responsible for maintaining the inpatient procedure code set in the U.S., contracted with 3M Health Information Systems in 1995 to design and then develop a procedure classification system to replace Volume 3 of ICD-9-CM.

  5. Adenoid hypertrophy - Wikipedia

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    Adenoid hypertrophy, also known as enlarged adenoids refers to an enlargement of the adenoid (pharyngeal tonsil) that is linked to nasopharyngeal mechanical blockage and/or chronic inflammation. [1] Adenoid hypertrophy is a characterized by hearing loss , recurrent otitis media , mucopurulent rhinorrhea , chronic mouth breathing , nasal airway ...

  6. List of -ectomies - Wikipedia

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    Adenectomy is the surgical removal of a gland. Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids, also known as the pharyngeal tonsils. Adrenalectomy is the removal of one or both adrenal glands. Aneurysmectomy is the resection or removal of an aneurysm. [1] Apicoectomy is the surgical removal of tooth's root tip.

  7. 4 Signs Your Almond Milk Has Definitely Gone Bad - AOL

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    Almond milk can come in many different forms that can affect the taste, consistency, and shelf life. Homemade almond milk expires the fastest, thanks to the lack of additives, pasteurization, and ...

  8. US banks encourage workers to vote, carving out paid time off

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    JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup reminded employees that they can take paid time off to vote in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, while underscoring the need to work across ...

  9. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty - Wikipedia

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    Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (also known by the abbreviations UPPP and UP3) is a surgical procedure or sleep surgery used to remove tissue and/or remodel tissue in the throat. This could be because of sleep issues. Tissues which may typically be removed include: The tonsils; The adenoids; Tissues which may typically be remodeled include: