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PCS Procedure

Destruction of Middle Esophagus, Via Opening

Destruction of Middle Esophagus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation
Destruction

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Destruction

Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent

None of the body part is physically taken out

Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion

Approach · Approach
Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

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