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.
A laparoscopic appendectomy costs on average $18,096 compared with $12,571 in the Cincinnati metro area and $9,887 in the Knoxville metro area. In the metro area of Fresno, Calif., the cost averaged $7,096. In Madison, the average costs were higher than Milwaukee for a total hip replacement and appendectomy.