Postoperative Hemorrhage
| Definition: |
Hemorrhage following any surgical procedure. It may be immediate or delayed and is not restricted to the surgical wound. |
| Notes: |
IM; do not confuse with BLOOD LOSS, SURGICAL which is perioperative; coord with specific type of hemorrhage (IM) or specific type of surg (IM); see note on HEMORRHAGE for additional instructions on coords; DF: POSTOP HEMORRHAGE |
| Previously Indexed: |
Hemorrhage (1966-1995),Postoperative Complications (1966-1995),specific hemorrhage terms (1966-1995) |
Postoperative Hemorrhage Definitions and Terms
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