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Looposcopy of Ileal Loop With FB Removal

Published on Wed Sep 16, 2015

Question: Can you please help me code the following operative report? POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: 1. Foreign body in ileal conduit is a vascular staple. 2. Left hydronephrosis, status post radical cystectomy with indwelling stent. 3. Vaginal discharge. OPERATION PERFORMED : 1. Looposcopy of an ileal loop with removal of foreign body in conduit (vascular staple). 2. Left stent exchange under fluoroscopy with [...]
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