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Author Question: Dr. Long completed a transabdominal repair of the paraesophageal hiatal hernia. During this ... (Read 30 times)

Evvie72

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Dr. Long completed a transabdominal repair of the paraesophageal hiatal hernia. During this procedure, he placed sutures in the diaphragm. Explain why sutures would be placed in the diaphragm.

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List the four groups of codes for procedures completed on the mediastinum.


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Sophiapenny

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Sutures would be placed in the diaphragm to prevent reherniation.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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