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 Liposuction to reduce male breasts -- a condition called gynecomastia -- costs about $3,000 to $5,000. 2  For example, Dr. Jeffrey Melton charges about $3,000 for an average-sized man whose fat does not extend very far into the arm-pit area. And the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center charges about $5,300 for male liposuction on love handles. 2  Liposuction for men on the abdomen typically costs $4,500 to $6,500. 3  For example, at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery in Texas, it costs between $5,000 and $6,500.