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exactly what is a wen dilatation??

Posted By: NM on 2009-03-25
In Reply to: wen dilatation? - pc

Subject: exactly what is a wen dilatation??

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dilatation
Subject: dilatation

Sounds like... pt has a win dilatation on the rt leg..


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wen dilatation?
Subject: wen dilatation?


Yes, dilatation is a word
Subject: Yes, dilatation is a word

From Dorland's:


dilatation (dil·a·ta·tion) (dil”ə-ta´shən)  1. the condition, as of an orifice or tubular structure, of being dilated or stretched beyond the normal dimensions.  2. dilation (def. 1).


First may be dilatation, second - thoracolumbar maybe,
Subject: First may be dilatation, second - thoracolumbar maybe,

and third might be ischial or ischemic destruction.
then maybe ductal dilatation
Subject: then maybe ductal dilatation


vein dilatation???
Subject: vein dilatation???

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vein dilatation
Subject: vein dilatation

Yes, I think that is it.  Thanks!


Extraocular ? dilatation of the adjacent
Subject: Extraocular ? dilatation of the adjacent

lateral ventricle, the doctor states I believe.   But, this does not make sense to me.  However, I am feeling rather stupid today so am probably wrong.  Anyone know if extraocular dilation makes sense?  It is not extraaxial I am fairly certain after listening to him 100 times.


i found it.... biliary dilatation
Subject: i found it.... biliary dilatation


It is not dilation. It is dilatation and curettage.
Subject: It is not dilation. It is dilatation and curettage.


Transient ischemic dilatation (TID)
Subject: Transient ischemic dilatation (TID)


first one maybe "ductal dilatation" - thinking other
Subject: first one maybe "ductal dilatation" - thinking other

one might be "these findings are preliminary" ??
Thanks, one QA I had used to change dilatation to dilation, thanks for the input. nm
Subject: Thanks, one QA I had used to change dilatation to dilation, thanks for the input. nm

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Intra- or extrahepatic biliary dilatation
Subject: Intra- or extrahepatic biliary dilatation

too late?
Question, is dilatation a real word, or should it be dilation, SM
Subject: Question, is dilatation a real word, or should it be dilation, SM

I was told to change dilatation to dilation at one place, but something else at another. What is your opinion? TIA
try this again...s/l fearson or vearson instillations and urethral dilatation
Subject: try this again...s/l fearson or vearson instillations and urethral dilatation

I was offered the suggestion of filiforms or versed earlier today, and neither of those work.  This patient receives these instillations every three months.  I'm think along the lines of BCG instillations, but that is definitely not what the doc says.  No mention of the patient's diagnosis to help
s/l vearson or fearson instillation and urethral dilatation
Subject: s/l vearson or fearson instillation and urethral dilatation

Doc is a urologist
My guess...get rid of the A and "No biliary ductal dilatation"...nm
Subject: My guess...get rid of the A and "No biliary ductal dilatation"...nm

nm
last stab: pneumostatic response like in esophageal dilatation studies etc.? nm
Subject: last stab: pneumostatic response like in esophageal dilatation studies etc.? nm


The pigtail catheter was then removed over a Rosen wire, and dilatation of the s/l "odonomy" s

"Gaseous" dilatation is noted in the small bowel.. does this sound correct?
Subject: "Gaseous" dilatation is noted in the small bowel.. does this sound correct?


Head CT: some s/l ex vack E O dilatation of the posterior aspect of the right lateral ventricle
Subject: Head CT: some s/l ex vack E O dilatation of the posterior aspect of the right lateral ventricle


Long shot here... "outpouching or uniform dilatation along a short segment of small bowel." nm
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