Disorder of peritoneum, NOS: Difference between revisions
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The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity. It covers most of the intra-abdominal organs, and is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue. | The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity. It covers most of the intra-abdominal organs, and is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue. | ||
incl noninfectious peritonitis {sc:adhesions, infectious peritonitis, hemoperitoneum} | incl noninfectious peritonitis {sc:adhesions, infectious peritonitis, hemoperitoneum} | ||
*peritoneal cancer,primary | |||
== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | == Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | ||