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Multiple deep laceration 5236, 37618, 35206

Date: Oct 15, 2018

Question:

We have a trauma case with multiple deep lacerations of the arm/forearm. The doctor harvested the saphenous vein for segmental interposition repairs of the brachial artery and distal radial artery (35236-59 x 2). The ulnar artery was unsalvageable – it was ligated (37618). Multiple veins and smaller muscle bleeders were sutured (35206). Please advise.

Question ID : 11506
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