Other hernia of abdominal cavity with obstruction but without mention of gangrene (552)
ICD-9 code 552 for Other hernia of abdominal cavity with obstruction but without mention of gangrene is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -HERNIA OF ABDOMINAL CAVITY (550-553).
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HPI:
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