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Factor in More Than Fistula Imaging

Published on Fri May 03, 2013

Question: The radiologist punctured the right forearm fistula and performed imaging of the upper arm, axillary, subclavian, and SVC. He also did a right radial artery puncture and radial artery arteriogram was done under ultrasound guidance. There is no documentation of a permanent image for the US guide. How do I report the artery puncture and imaging for the right [...]
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