Pancreatitis Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, causes abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, and rapid pulse. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, yellowing of the skin, and more. Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver that may cause fever, fatigue, dark urine, jaundice, and more.
An anastomosis is the connection of two luminal structures, such as an arterial anastomosis used in vascular bypass or a colonic anastomosis used to restore colonic continuity after the resection of colon cancer.
If multiple procedures (as defined by distinct objectives) are performed, then multiple codes are assigned. The term anastomosis is not a root operation because it is a means of joining and is an integral part of another procedure such as a bypass or a resection. Therefore, it never stands alone. Incision is not a root term because it is a means of opening and is always an integral part of another procedure.