tube duodenostomy are valid options for definitive opera-tive repair of severe duodenal injuries. METHODS Sixty-seven patients who underwent surgery for duodenal injuries were evaluated. Management of duodenal injury was classified as primary repair and tube decompression. RESULTS Fifty-nine patients were injured by a penetrating mecha-
Medicare Part B â Medicare Medical Coverage. Medicare Part B is the category of Medicare health insurance coverage that includes outpatient medical services, doctor services, medical equipment and supplies, preventive care, and limited home health services.
Part B is a voluntary medical insurance program financed in part from federal funds and in part from premiums contributed by enrollees. Medicare enrollment is generally offered to people 65 years of age or older who are entitled to receive Social Security or railroad retirement benefits. Individuals under age 65 can be eligible if they are disabled or have end-stage renal disease. 2 (in Canada) the name of the national health insurance program.