La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-2418

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2418 - Colon Resection

A. Infection in the Incision

B. Intra-Abdominal Infection (Abscess) Requiring Additional Surgery and Prolonged Hospitalization

C. Leakage from Colon (Fistula) Requiring Additional Surgery and Possible Colostomy (Colon Empties into Bag Worn on the Abdomen)

D. Injury to other Organ or Blood Vessel Requiring Additional Surgery or Blood Transfusion

E. Diarrhea, Sometimes Permanent

F. Hernia in Incision Requiring Additional Surgery for Repair

G. Recurrence of Cancer (if Surgery is done for Cancer)

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-2418

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Medical Disclosure Panel, LR 20:896 (August 1994).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.40(E) et seq.