A: The ligament teres hepatis represents the remnant of the fetal left umbilical vein. As such, it is not a codeable injury.
Q: Elderly patient fell out of bed, landing on his right side and c/o RUQ pain; CT of the abdomen demonstrates an injury to the ligamentum teres hepatis; What would you do with this injury?
Apr 1, 2011 | Extremities | 0 comments