TRANSANASTOMOTIC FEEDING TUBE IN SITU INDICATOR

An indication of whether a PATIENT has a trans-anastomotic feeding tube that crosses a joining in the oesophagus in situ as part of their treatment, for example after a tracheo-oesophageal fistula repair.

Format / Length

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National Codes

Code Description
Y Yes - trans-anastomotic feeding tube is in situ
N No - no trans-anastomotic feeding tube in situ

Default Codes

Code Description
9 Not known if transanastomotic feeding tube that crosses a joining in the food pipe is in situ

Also Known As

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Context Alias
Plural TRANSANASTOMOTIC FEEDING TUBE IN SITU INDICATORS