Women's Health procedures, page 2 of 3
20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Fetoscopic tracheal occlusion for congenital diaphragmatic hernia to Prenatal vitamin supplementation. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Fetoscopic tracheal occlusion for congenital diaphragmatic hernia
About this service. Surgical procedure to treat severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia by using a a fetoscope into the amniotic cavity and using a latex balloon to temporarily block fetus's trachea.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion for congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- FETO
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001542 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › fetal procedure.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before fetoscopic tracheal occlusion for congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
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Hypophysectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of pituitary gland. Our Women's Health team performs hypophysectomy and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, hypophysectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- hypophysis removal
- pituitary gland surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001057 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on nervous system.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Hysterectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of uterus. Our Women's Health team performs hysterectomy and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, hysterectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001058 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Hysterosonography
A procedure, also known as sonohysterography or saline infusion sonography, using a minimally invasive ultrasound technique to view the inside of the uterus. Sterile saline is injected into the endometrial cavity thereby distending the endometrial cavity, providing good visualization of the anatomic structures within. Our Women's Health team performs hysterosonography and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- diagnostic hysterosonography
- medical hysterosonography
- sonohysterography
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000726 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure › uterine ultrasonography.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before hysterosonography.
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Intrauterine fetal transfusion
Infusion of red blood cells into a fetus through the umbilical code. Our Women's Health team performs intrauterine fetal transfusion and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, intrauterine fetal transfusion is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- fetal transfusion
- Foetal transfusion
- intrauterine transfusion
- IUT
- percutaneous fetal transfusion
- percutaneous foetal transfusion
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009012 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › introduction procedure › transplantation procedure › blood transfusion.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Mammography procedure
A type of radiography used specifically to examine breast tissue. The procedure utilizes a low-dose of x-rays or radiation to generate an image. A mammography exam or mammogram, is used as a screening tool to detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms and to detect and diagnose breast disease. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers mammography procedure through Women's Health.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- breast radiogram procedure
- breast X-ray procedure
- mammography
- radiograph of breast
- radiography of breast
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010363 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › radiograph imaging procedure › chest radiograph procedure.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before mammography procedure.
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Mammoplasty
A medically necessary surgery performed to restore function and conventional appearance of breast. The surgery can correct deformities created by birth defects, trauma or medical conditions and is performed by a plastic surgeon. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers mammoplasty through Women's Health.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- breast surgical plastic reconstruction
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009080 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Manual fetal rotation
A procedure during labor in which the occiput is manually rotated from posterior to anterior. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers manual fetal rotation through Women's Health.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000928 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › obstetrics and gynecology procedure.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before manual fetal rotation.
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MRI of the breast
A medical examination performed using of magnetic resonance imaging to image the breast. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers MRI of the breast through Women's Health.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- breast magnetic resonance imaging
- breast MRI
- Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging of the breast
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000431 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › magnetic resonance imaging procedure › MRI of the chest.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before MRI of the breast.
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Myelomeningocele repair
myelomeningocele repair: Surgical procedure that closes a spinal defect in a fetus during pregnancy.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- fetal spina bifida repair
- meningocele repair
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001541 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Nuchal translucency screening
An ultrasonic examination of the fetus in the late first trimester to measure the clear space at the back of the fetal neck to assess risk of genetic or cardiac abnormalities. Our Women's Health team performs nuchal translucency screening and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- NT testing
- nuchal translucency ultrasound screening
- ultrasonographic nuchal translucency exam
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000540 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before nuchal translucency screening.
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Obstetrics and gynecology procedure
Any procedure associated with female reproductive organs in their pregnant and non-pregnant states. This page describes obstetrics and gynecology procedure and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, obstetrics and gynecology procedure is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000782 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before obstetrics and gynecology procedure.
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Oophorectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of ovary. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers oophorectomy through Women's Health.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- female gonad removal
- ovariectomy
- ovary surgical removal
- removal of female genitalia
- removal of female gonad
- removal of female reproductive system gonada
- removal of gonada of female
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001067 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision › gonadectomy.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Oral contraceptive agent therapy
oral contraceptive agent therapy: Use of a compound or agent to block ovulation and prevent occurance of pregnancy.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- birth control therapy
- treatment with oral contraceptive
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010130 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › reproductive control agent therapy › contraceptive agent therapy › female contraceptive agent therapy.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before oral contraceptive agent therapy.
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Ovary ultrasonography
ovary ultrasonography: The use of ultrasound to produce images of structures in the ovary.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- ovarian ultrasound
- ovary diagnostic sonography
- ovary medical ultrasound
- ovary sonography
- ovary ultrasound examination
- ovary ultrasound imaging procedure
- ovary ultrasound procedure
- sonography of ovary
- ultrasonography of ovary
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035053 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure.
Specialty: Women's Health
Broader services
Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before ovary ultrasonography.
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Patient reproductive history assessment
patient reproductive history assessment: Obtaining information about a patient's reproductive experiences.
As a diagnostic service, patient reproductive history assessment helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001596 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › examination by clinical professional › medical history taking.
Specialty: Women's Health
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before patient reproductive history assessment.
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Pregnancy education counseling
Education by care providers about nutrition, health issues, and resources for prenatal and postnatal care. This page describes pregnancy education counseling and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, pregnancy education counseling is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000806 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapy › cognitive and behavioral intervention › behavioral counseling.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before pregnancy education counseling.
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Prenatal examination
prenatal examination: A test or diagnostic examination to assess the health status of the mother and well being of the fetus.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000528 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › examination by clinical professional › physical examination.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before prenatal examination.
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Prenatal group B streptococcus screening
prenatal group B streptococcus screening: Screening with a swab from the vaginal and rectal areas in late pregnancy to test for the presence of Group B streptococcal infection.
As a diagnostic service, prenatal group B streptococcus screening helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- beta-hemolytic strep culture screening
- broup B Beta-hemolytic streptococcus screening
- GBS
- group B strep screening
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000539 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › examination by clinical professional › physical examination › prenatal examination.
Specialty: Women's Health
Broader services
Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Prenatal vitamin supplementation
Addition of vitamin supplement, prenatal to a diet for complete nutrition support. Our Women's Health team performs prenatal vitamin supplementation and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- antenatal supplementation
- antenatal vitamin supplement treatment
- antenatal vitamin treatment
- dietary supplementation of vitamin supplement, prenatal
- prenatal vitamin supplement treatment
- supplementation of vitamin supplement, prenatal
- supplementation with prenatal vitamin
- treatment with prenatal supplements
- vitamin supplement, prenatal supplemental intake
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001019 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › nutrition intervention › dietary intervention › nutritional supplementation › multivitamin supplementation.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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