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.
1 For patients covered by health insurance, out-of-pocket costs for a lumpectomy typically consist of doctor visit, lab and prescription drug copays as well as coinsurance of 10%-50% for surgery and radiation. 2  A lumpectomy typically is covered by health insurance. For a partial mastectomy with lymph node removal, the cost increases to about $16,700 -- or about $10,000 if paid in 30 days or about $11,700 in 60 days.