Reoperation
| Definition: |
A repeat operation for the same condition in the same patient due to disease progression or recurrence, or as followup to failed previous surgery. |
| Notes: |
IM general only; coord NIM with specific type of surgery (IM); re-transplantation: coord with appropriate transplantation term; does not include staged surg ( = specific organ /surg, dis /surg or surg technique) |
| Also Called: |
Revision, Joint |
Reoperation Definitions and Terms
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