This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Dr. Long completed a transabdominal repair of the paraesophageal hiatal hernia. During this ... (Read 18 times)

Evvie72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
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.

Question 2

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



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Sophiapenny

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Answer to Question 1

Sutures would be placed in the diaphragm to prevent reherniation.

Answer to Question 2

Other procedures




Evvie72

  • Member
  • Posts: 519
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


mjenn52

  • Member
  • Posts: 351
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library