Drainage (medical)
| Drainage (medical) | |
|---|---|
| ICD-10-PCS | 0?9 |
| MeSH | D004322 |
In medicine, drainage refers to the removal (taking or letting out) of fluids and/or gases from a body part.
The qualifier diagnostic is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies.
Examples include thoracentesis and incision and drainage.
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