B. pertussis colonize the cilia of the mammalian respiratory epithelium. The epithelium is a tissue composed of a layer of cells. The main purpose of the respiratory epithelium is to moisten and protect the airways. It was originally thought that B. pertussis did not invade the tissues.
The real question is âHow much does a discectomy cost?â On average the cost of a discectomy will range from $15,000 to $75,000 if a spinal fusion procedure is required to be performed alongside the discectomy.
For example, according to the Obesity Surgery Center of Louisiana, the typical cash price paid for a laparoscopic gastric bypass is $21,500. At the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta, Dr. J.K. Champion, M.D. offers laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery for $23,000 to $23,500.