HISTOLOGY CONFIRMED NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS FOLLOWING LAPAROTOMY INDICATOR

An indication of whether a PATIENT DIAGNOSIS of Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) was confirmed using histology, following a laparotomy (a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for major surgery).

Description

An indication of whether a PATIENT DIAGNOSIS  of Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) was confirmed using histology, following a laparotomy (a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for major surgery).

National Codes

Code Description
Y Yes - necrotising enterocolitis confirmed by histology
N No - necrotising enterocolitis not confirmed by histology

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Context Alias
Plural HISTOLOGY CONFIRMED NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS FOLLOWING LAPAROTOMY INDICATORS