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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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Answer to Question 1

Sutures would be placed in the diaphragm to prevent reherniation.

Answer to Question 2

Other procedures




Evvie72

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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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