Nephropexy
Nephropexy is the surgical fixation of a floating or mobile kidney (nephroptosis).
| Nephropexy | |
|---|---|
| ICD-9-CM | 55.7 |
| OPS-301 code | 5-559.2 |
| Other codes | CPT code range 50400-50405 |
It was first performed by Eugen Hahn on 10 April 1881.[1]
References
- Hatzinger M, Langbein S, de la Rosette J, Sohn M, Alken P (2007). "[Nephropexy in the course of time : Aspects of an historical surgical technique.]". Der Urologe. 46 (2): 166–9. doi:10.1007/s00120-006-1280-7. PMID 17221244.
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