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Ligation of Accessory Gonadal Vein

Published on Thu Mar 12, 2015

Question: I am looking for a code for ligation of accessory gonadal vein and scar and lysis of adhesions. The op report states the following: “After proper counseling and consent, the patient was brought to the operating room, where general anesthetic was given. She was placed in the modified left flank position after placement of a Foley catheter. She was prepped [...]
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