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.
As with the cost of most types of plastic surgery, liposuction cost includes the surgeon's fees, anesthesia fees and facility fees. A surgeon's fee for liposuction ranges from $2,000 to $4,000. The anesthesia and facility fees are based on time in surgery and usually range from $1,200 to $1,500 per hour.