(Z40.8) Other prophylactic surgery

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63 077 in individuals diagnosis other prophylactic surgery confirmed

Diagnosis other prophylactic surgery is diagnosed Women are 55.96% more likely than Men

13 891

Men receive the diagnosis other prophylactic surgery

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Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis other prophylactic surgery

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease other prophylactic surgery - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 45-49

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-29, 40-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 20-24, 30-39, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 85-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84

Disease Features other prophylactic surgery

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Other prophylactic surgery - what does this mean

Other prophylactic surgery is a preventative surgical procedure that is done to reduce the risk of developing certain diseases or conditions. it can involve removing organs, tissues, or cells that are at high risk of developing cancer, or it can involve the placement of medical devices such as a stent or pacemaker to help prevent a heart attack or stroke.

What happens during the disease - other prophylactic surgery

The pathogenesis of other prophylactic surgery is a preventative measure taken to reduce the risk of developing a serious medical condition. it involves the removal of tissues or organs that are prone to developing cancer or other diseases. this procedure is typically performed in an effort to reduce the risk of future medical complications, and may be recommended by a physician if the patient is at an increased risk of developing a particular condition.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Laboratory tests
  • Imaging tests
  • Endoscopy
  • Cardiac tests
  • Biopsy
  • Genetic testing
  • Immunologic tests
  • Tissue sampling

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To prevent the disease from occurring or progressing.
  • Regular check-ups and screenings
  • Healthy lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet and stress management
  • Medications to reduce inflammation and prevent infection
  • Immunotherapy to boost the immune system
  • Surgery to remove or repair damaged tissue
  • Vaccinations to prevent infection
  • Radiation therapy to kill cancer cells
  • Gene therapy to correct genetic defects
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12 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Other prophylactic surgery - Prevention

Preventive surgery, also known as prophylactic surgery, is a type of surgery that is used to prevent the onset or recurrence of a disease. examples of preventive surgeries include removal of precancerous lesions, removal of organs at risk of developing cancer, and removal of organs at risk of developing infection. the goal of preventive surgery is to reduce the risk of disease by removing the affected organ or tissue before it can cause any harm.

Specified forms of the disease

(O88.0) Obstetric air embolism
(O88.1) Amniotic fluid embolism
(O88.2) Obstetric blood-clot embolism
(O88.3) Obstetric pyaemic and septic embolism
(O88.8) Other obstetric embolism