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Biliary Case

Date: Aug 12, 2014

Question:

How would you code the following scenario? "Known CBD stricture, intrahapetic access obtained unable to cross the stricture. Alligator forceps biopsy performed. External drain placed but bleeding noted. Sheath choliangiogram performed, showing opacification of the portal vein. Portal veinogram done, two portal vein communications found. Larger external drain inserted, bleeding still noted, external drain left in place. Celia and SMA angiograms done with angio-seal to close the femeral artery access."

Question ID : 5784
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