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00851 Anesthesia iper procedures tubal ligation

Anesthesia

Also known as: tubal ligation anesthesia, tubes tied anesthesia, BTL anesthesia

Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving tubal ligation or transection. Covers anesthesia for laparoscopic or open tubal ligation for permanent female sterilization.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for bilateral tubal ligation, most commonly performed laparoscopically or as a mini-laparotomy postpartum. May also be performed at time of cesarean delivery. When postpartum, consider full stomach precautions and recent neuraxial anesthesia.

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Specialties

anesthesiologyobstetrics and gynecology

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