Medical Disclosure Database

1. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Abdominal hysterectomy (removal of womb resulting in sterility).
   1. Uncontrollable leakage of urine.
   2. Injury to bladder.
   3. Death.
   4. Injury to the tube (ureter) between the kidney and the bladder.
   5. Injury to the bowel and/or intestinal obstruction.
   6. Infection.
   7. Damage to major blood vessels hemorrhage need for transfusionofblood products.
   8. Painful intercourse.
   9. Ovarian failure requiring hormone administration.
   10. Pulmonary embolism (blood clot from pelvis or legs that moves to lungs).
   11. Formation of fistula (leakage of urine or bowel contents through vagina).
   12. Unsatisfactory sexual function.
   13. Bleeding.
   14. Failure of wound to heal.
   15. Permanent and disfiguring scarring

2. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Vaginal hysterectomy (removal of womb resulting in sterility).
   1. Uncontrollable leakage of urine.
   2. Injury to bladder.
   3. Death.
   4. Injuryto the tube (ureter) between the kidney and the bladder.
   5. Injury to the bowel and/or intestinal obstruction.
   6. Infection.
   7. Damage to major blood vessels hemorrhage need for transfusion ofblood products.
   8. Painful intercourse.
   9. Ovarian failure requiring hormone administration.
   10. Pulmonary embolism (blood clot from pelvis or legs that moves to lungs).
   11. Formation of fistula (leakage of urine or bowel contents through vagina).
   12. Unsatisfactory sexual function.
   13. Bleeding.
   14. Failure of wound to heal.
   15. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   16. Completion of operation resulting in abdominal incision

3. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: All fallopian tube and ovarian surgery with or without hysterectomy, including removal and lysis of adhesions.
   1. Injury to the bowel and/or bladder.
   2. Sterility.
   3. Failure to obtain fertility (if applicable).
   4. Failure to obtain sterility (if applicable).
   5. Loss of ovarian functions or hormone production from ovary(ies).
   6. Injury to ureter.
   7. Injury to major blood vessels hemorrhage need for transfusion ofblood products.
   8. Failure to remove entire ovary possibly requiring further surgery(Ovarian Remnant Syndrome).
   9. Pulmonary embolism

4. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Abdominal endoscopy (peritoneoscopy, laparoscopy).
   1. Puncture of the bowel or blood vessel.
   2. Abdominal infection and complications of infection.
   3. Abdominal incision and operation to correct injury.
   4. Injury to bladder.
   5. Injury to ureter.
   6. Possible air embolus.

5. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Removing fibroids (uterine myomectomy).
   1. Uncontrolled leakage of urine.
   2. Injury to bladder.
   3. Sterility.
   4. Injury to the tube (ureter) between the kidney and the bladder.
   5. Injury to the bowel and/or intestinal obstruction.
   6. Pulmonary embolism

6. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Uterine suspension.
   1. Uncontrollable leakage of urine.
   2. Injury to bladder.
   3. Sterility.
   4. Injury to the tube (ureter) between the kidney and the bladder.
   5. Injury to the bowel and/or intestinal obstruction.
   6. Painful intercourse.
   7. Pulmonary embolism

7. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Removal of the nerves to the uterus (presacral neurectomy).
   1. Uncontrollable leakage of urine.
   2. Injury to bladder.
   3. Sterility.
   4. Injury to the tube (ureter) between the kidney and the bladder.
   5. Injury to the bowel and/or intestinal obstruction.
   6. Hemorrhage complications of hemorrhage with additional operation

8. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Removal of the cervix.
   1. Uncontrolled leakage of urine.
   2. Injury to bladder.
   3. Sterility.
   4. Injury to the tube (ureter) between the kidney and the bladder.
   5. Injury to the bowel and/or intestinal obstruction.
   6. Completion of operation by abdominal incision.
   7. Pulmonary embolism

9. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Repair of vaginal hernia (anterior and/or posterior colporrhaphy and/or enterocele repair).
   1. Uncontrolled leakage of urine.
   2. Injury to bladder.
   3. Sterility.
   4. Injury to the tube (ureter) between the kidney and the bladder.
   5. Injury to the bowel and/or intestinal obstruction.
   6. Risk of hemorrhage.
   7. Risk of infection.
   8. Painful intercourse.
   9. Risk of formation of fistula between the urinary tract and vagina or intestinal tract and the vagina.
   10. Difficulty urinating.
   11. Pulmonary embolism

10. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Abdominal suspension of the bladder (retropubic urethropexy).
   1. Uncontrolled leakage of urine.
   2. Injury to the bladder.
   3. Injury to the tube (ureter) between the kidney and the bladder.
   4. Injury to the bowel and/or intestinal obstruction.
   5. Painful inflammation or destruction of pubic bone (osteitis pubis).
   6. Risk of infection.
   7. Risk of damage to urethra.
   8. Risk of difficulty urinating.
   9. Pulmonary embolism

11. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Conization of cervix.
   1. Hemorrhage with possible hysterectomy to control.
   2. Sterility.
   3. Injury to bladder.
   4. Injury to rectum.
   5. Failure of procedure to remove all of cervical abnormality.
   6. Scar tissue formation of mouth of womb (cervical stenosis).
   7. Weakening of mouth of womb resulting in miscarriage with futurepregnancies (incompetent cervix).
   8. Pulmonary embolism

12. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Dilation and curettage of uterus (diagnostic).
   1. Hemorrhage with possible hysterectomy.
   2. Perforation of the uterus.
   3. Sterility.
   4. Injury to bowel and/or bladder.
   5. Abdominal incision and operation to correct injury.
   6. Formation of scar tissue in uterine cavity (Ashermann Syndrome)

13. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Dilation and curettage of uterus (obstetrical).
   1. Hemorrhage with possible hysterectomy.
   2. Perforation of the uterus.
   3. Sterility.
   4. Injury to bowel and/or bladder.
   5. Abdominal incision and operation to correct injury.
   6. Formation of scar tissue in uterine cavity (Ashermann Syndrome).
   7. Failure to remove all products of conception

14. 2305 - Maternity and Related Cases: Delivery (vaginal).
   1. Injury to bladder and/or rectum including a hole (fistula) betweenbladder and vagina and/or rectum and vagina.
   2. Hemorrhage possibly requiring blood administration and/or hysterectomyand/or artery ligation to control.
   3. Sterility.
   4. Brain damage injury or even death occurring to the fetus beforeor during labor and/or vaginal delivery whether or not the cause is known.
   5. Uterine disease or injury requiring hysterectomy.
   6. Pulmonary embolus.
   7. Risk of infection.
   8. Possible painful intercourse

15. 2307 - Anesthesia: Arterial catheterization.
   1. Decrease in blood flow to area supplied by the artery.
   2. Nerve damage.

16. 2307 - Anesthesia: Central venous and pulmonary artery catheterization.
   1. Hemorrhage (bleeding) into the lungs the pericardium(sac which surrounds the heart) the chest cavity and elsewhere.
   2. Pericardial tamponade (compression of the heart due to accumulationof blood or fluid in the sac around the heart).
   3. Cardiac arrest (heart attack).
   4. Stroke.
   5. Pneumothorax (lung collapse).
   6. Infection.
   7. Cardiac arrhythmias (irregularities of the heart rhythm).
   8. Shock (severe drop in blood pressure).
   9. Damage to blood vessels.
   10. Damage to trachea (windpipe) and/or pharynx (throat).
   11. Injury to vocal cords.
   12. Distal embolization (air fat particles or blood clots which circulate in the bloodstream until becoming lodged in a vein or artery).
   13. Damage to nerves the lymph ducts the heart and the lungs.
   14. Infusion to fluid into the chest cavity lungs and pericardium.

17. 2307 - Anesthesia: Transesophageal echocardiography.
   1. Esophageal injury.
   2. Damage to teeth

18. 2307 - Anesthesia: Epidural, spinal, regional.
   1. Allergic abnormal or hypersensitivity reaction to drugs or equipment may be fatal.
   2. Aspiration (inhalation) into the bronchi (airway) or lungs ofstomach contents stomach acids and foreign objects.
   3. Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid.
   4. Chipped or broken teeth.
   5. Convulsion (seizures).
   6. Epidural blood clot or abscess (bleeding or infection in the space adjacent to the spinal cord which may damage the spinal cord).
   7. Broken needles or catheters which may lead to complications and necessitate additional treatment.
   8. Production of an unintended high level of anesthesia which may necessitate need for artificial respirators and insertion of a breathingtube.
   9. Incomplete analgesia (pain or discomfort during the procedure).
   10. Injury to the lips tongue and inside of the mouth or airway injury.
   11. Laryngeal and vocal cord trauma or edema (injury to or swelling of the vocal cords).
   12. Loss of bowel or bladder function or sexual function.
   13. Heart attack or other heart problems.
   14. Decreased blood pressure.
   15. Shock.
   16. Nerve damage ranging from loss of sensation to total paralysis.
   17. Back pain.
   18. Death.
   19. Brain damage.
   20. Severe headaches

19. 2309 - Risks and Complications of General Anesthesia.
   1. Allergic abnormal or hypersensitivity reaction to drugs or equipmentwhich may be fatal.
   2. Aspiration (inhalation) into the bronchi (airway) or lungs of stomachcontents stomach acids and foreign objects.
   3. Laryngeal and/or vocal cord trauma or edema (injury to or swellingof the vocal cords).
   4. Heart attack or other heart problems.
   5. Death.
   6. Brain damage.
   7. Shock.
   8. Nerve damage ranging from loss of sensation to total paralysis.
   9. Chipped or broken teeth.
   10. Esophageal injury.
   11. Burns.
   12. Malignant hyperthermia (dangerously high fever which may result in death).
   13. Injury to lips tongue and inside of mouth or airway injury.
   14. Breathing difficulties.
   15. Eye injuries

20. 2311 - Anesthesia and Pregnancy: List of complications which have occurred to an unborn child in association with obstetrical anesthesia includes:
   1. Hypoxia or anoxia (deprivation of sufficient amounts of oxygen whichifprolonged can cause death or brain damage).
   2. Cardiac and/or respiratory depression (reduction of the heartand/or breathing rate which can lead to hypoxia or anoxia).
   3. Brain damage.
   4. Mental retardation.
   5. Injury to body organs.
   6. Seizure disorders.
   7. Quadriplegia (paralysis of both arms and both legs).
   8. Paraplegia (paralysis of both legs).
   9. Spasticity (involuntary contraction of one or more muscleswith associated loss of muscle function).
   10. Meconium aspiration (drawing of meconium a fetal waste product sometimes present in the fluid surrounding the fetus into the lungs of the unborn child).
   11. Broken bones.
   12. Death

21. 2313 - Endocrine System Treatments and Procedures: Thyroidectomy.
   1. Injury to the nerves resulting in hoarseness or impairment of speech.
   2. Injury to parathyroid glands resulting in low blood calcium levelsthatrequire extensive medication to avoid serious degenerativeconditions such as cataracts brittle bones muscle weakness andmuscle irritability.
   3. Lifelong requirement of thyroid medication

22. 2315 - Nervous System Treatment and Procedures: Spine operation, including laminectomy, decompression, fusion, internal fixation, or procedures for nerve root or spinal cord compression; spine operations for: diagnosis; pain, deformity; mechanical insta
   1. Pain numbness or paralysis or clumsiness.
   2. Weakness of arm(s) hand(s) leg(s) or foot (feet) [includingparaplegia (paralysis of both arms or paralysis of both legs)and quadriplegia (paralysis of all four extremities)].
   3. Loss of function bladder.
   4. Loss of function of bowel.
   5. Loss of sexual function.
   6. Unstable spine.
   7. Recurrence or continuation of the condition that required the operation.
   8. Injury to major blood vessels.
   9. Leakage of spinal fluid.
   10. Failure to relieve pain or increase in pain.
   11. Failure or breakage of internal fixation.
   12. Infection.
   13. Death.
   14. Hemorrhage requiring transfusion

23. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Removal of tooth (including impacted tooth) (An impacted tooth is under the gum or bone).
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Injuries to adjacent teeth and/or hard or soft tissues.
   5. Paresthesia or numbness of face and/or mouth.
   6. Fracture of mandible (lower jaw) or maxilla (upper jaw).
   7. Opening between mouth and sinus or mouth and nose.
   8. Tooth or fragment in maxillary sinus.
   9. Incomplete removal of tooth.
   10. Dry socket.
   11. Possible injury to TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction or jaw joint)

24. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Repair or removal of damaged teeth.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Paresthesia or numbness of face and/or mouth.
   5. Loss of teeth.
   6. Loss of bone

25. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Removal of exostosis, tori, tuberosities (excess bone).
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Slough (Unanticipated loss of hard and/or soft tissue).
   5. Paresthesia or numbness of face and/or mouth.
   6. Opening between mouth and sinus or mouth and nose.
   7. Injury to adjacent structures

26. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Dental implants.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Premature loss of implant(s) and attachment(s).
   6. Loss of bone.
   7. Mobility of implant (Failure of implant to attach).
   8. Paresthesia or numbness of face and/or mouth.
   9. Mandibular fracture (lower jaw).
   10. Injury to adjacent teeth.
   11. Inability to place implant in intended site.
   12. Injury of maxillary sinus

27. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Maxillary and mandibular osteotomies (cutting and movement of jawbones).
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Difficulty in mastication (chewing).
   6. Malocclusion (improper bite).
   7. Continued muscle pain and headaches.
   8. Impaired or obstructed airway (difficulty in breathing) which mightcause death.
   9. Undesirable facial appearance.
   10. New or continued temporomandibular joint symptoms (TMJ).
   11. Nerve injury.
   12. Failure of bone to heal.
   13. Loss of teeth bone or soft tissue.
   14. Damage to teeth requiring additional treatment (root canal).
   15. Relapse or shift of jaw structures.
   16. Opening between mouth and sinus or mouth and nose

28. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Genioplasty (chin reconstruction), sliding osteotomy (cutting and moving the bone), bone graft, alloplast (synthetic implant).
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Undesirable chin contour.
   6. Failure of bone to heal.
   7. Paresthesia or numbness of face and/or mouth.
   8. Resorption of hard and/or soft tissues secondary to alloplastimplant (synthetic).
   9. Injury to dental structures.
   10. Rejection of implant material.
   11. Lip incompetence (droop of lip)

29. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Surgery for cleft lip/palate and craniofacial deformities (repair of defects from birth injury, prior surgery, and/or disease).
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Impaired chewing or swallowing.
   6. Unstable or inadequate function of dental occlusion (bite).
   7. Residual speech problems or impairment.
   8. Unfavorable facial symmetry.
   9. Airway impairment (difficulty in breathing) which might cause death.
   10. Nerve injury - sensory or motor (feeling and function).
   11. Loss of grafted or implanted materials.
   12. Blood supply compromise to tissues hard and soft resulting in loss oftissues.
   13. Failure of bone to heal.
   14. Failure to correct deformity.
   15. Opening between mouth and sinus or mouth and nose

30. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Removal of cyst, benign tumors or malignant tumors from jaws.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Recurrence of lesion.
   6. Loss of bone which would result in facial deformity.
   7. Unanticipated loss of teeth or adjacent vital structures.
   8. Facial bone fracture.
   9. Paresthesia or numbness of face and/or mouth.
   10. Metastasis (spread of cancer if tumor is cancerous)

31. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Surgical treatment of facial infection including drainage.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Loss or damage to teeth and adjacent structures including bone.
   6. Persistence and/or spread of infection to other parts of body.
   7. Airway impairment (difficulty in breathing) which might cause death

32. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Surgical removal of cysts, benign tumors and stones of the salivary gland.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Recurrence of original problem.
   6. Metastasis (spread of cancer if tumor is cancerous).
   7. Damage or loss of adjacent vital structures (salivary).
   8. Persistent problem requiring removal of gland

33. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Temporomandibular joint disease (surgery and/or manipulation).
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Failure to relieve pain.
   6. Inability to chew properly.
   7. Restriction of jaw movement.
   8. Locking of jaw joint (open or closed).
   9. Failure of alloplast (synthetic implant) to function requiring removal.
   10. Malocclusion (improper bite).
   11. Motor or sensory nerve damage (function or feeling).
   12. Damage to ear canal cartilage or middle ear.
   13. Development of arthritis condition

34. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Surgical repair of mandible (lower jaw) fractures.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Failure of bones to heal properly.
   6. Malocclusion (improper bite).
   7. Damage to teeth or loss of teeth.
   8. Motor or sensory nerve damage (function and feeling).

35. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Surgical repair of maxilla (upper jaw) fractures.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Failure of bones to heal properly.
   6. Malocclusion (improper bite).
   7. Opening between mouth and sinus or mouth and nose.
   8. Loss of bone or teeth.
   9. Chronic sinusitis or sinus infection.
   10. Motor or sensory nerve damage (function and feeling).
   11. Telecanthus (widening of the space between the eyes).
   12. Abnormal eye movements.
   13. Abnormal vision.
   14. Difficulty breathing.
   15. Overflow of tears.
   16. Inability to smell

36. 2317 - Oral Surgery: Surgical correction of soft tissue injuries of face.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Failure of wound to heal.
   4. Permanent and disfiguring scarring.
   5. Failure to restore appearance.
   6. Motor or sensory nerve damage (function and feeling).
   7. Salivary gland duct damage

37. 2319 - Digestive System Treatment and Procedures: Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) with or without common bile duct exploration.
   1. Pancreatitis (inflammation of the gland that produces insulin).
   2. Injury to the tube (common bile duct) between the liver and the bowel.
   3. Retained stones in the tube (common bile duct) between the liverand the bowel.
   4. Narrowing or obstruction of the tube (common bile duct) between theliver and the bowel.
   5. Injury to the bowel and/or intestinal obstruction

38. 2321 - Hematic and Lymphatic System: Transfusion of blood and blood components.
   1. Fever.
   2. Transfusion reaction which may include kidney failure or anemia.
   3. Heart failure.
   4. Hepatitis.
   5. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
   6. Other infections

39. 2323 - Integumentary System Treatment and Procedures: Radical or modified radical mastectomy (simple mastectomy excluded).
   1. Limitation of movement of shoulder and arm.
   2. Swelling of the arm.
   3. Loss of the skin of the chest requiring skin graft.
   4. Failure to completely eradicate the malignancy.
   5. Decreased sensation or numbness of the inner aspect of thearm and chest wall.
   6. Injury to major blood vessels

40. 2325 - Radiology: Cerebral angiography.
   1. Injury to the artery entered or studied.
   2. Swelling pain tenderness or bleeding at the blood vesselentrance by catheter or needle.
   3. Stroke.
   4. Death.
   5. Blindness.
   6. Brain damage.
   7. Aggravation of the condition that necessitated the procedure.
   8. Emboli to the brain.
   9. Allergic sensitivity reaction to the injected contrast medium.
   10. Bleeding requiring transfusion or surgery

41. 2325 - Radiology: Coronary angiography.
   1. Injury to artery entered or studied.
   2. Damage to heart (including occlusion of coronary artery or perforation).
   3. Myocardial infarction (heart attack).
   4. Possible need for open heart surgery to correct complication ofprocedure or deterioration of the patient's medical condition.
   5. Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).
   6. Cardiac arrest.
   7. Death.
   8. Swelling pain tenderness or bleeding at the blood vessel entrance bycatheter or needle.
   9. Aggravation of the condition that necessitated the procedure.
   10. Allergic sensitivity reaction to injected contrast media.
   11. Bleeding requiring transfusion or surgery

42. 2327 - Repair of Coarctation of Aorta.
   1. Quadriplegia.
   2. Paraplegia (paralysis of both legs or both arms).
   3. Permanent hoarseness.
   4. Chylothorax (leakage of chyle the white body fluid from intestines carriedby the lymphatic vessels into the chest cavity).
   5. Loss of bowel and/or bladder function.
   6. Impotence in a male.

43. 2329 - Repair of Aortic Dissection.
   1. Stroke.
   2. Renal failure.
   3. Bowel infarction.
   4. Paraplegia (paralysis of both legs or both arms).
   5. Death

44. 2331 - Lung Resection.
   1. Prolonged air leak.
   2. Empyema (collection of pus).

45. 2333 - Any Procedure Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
   1. Stroke.
   2. Respiratory complications (including need for prolonged ventilatorysupport).
   3. Kidney failure.
   4. Death.
   5. Bleeding requiring reoperation

46. 2335 - Insertion of Intra-aortic Augmentation Balloon.
   1. Paraplegia (paralysis of both legs or both arms).
   2. Loss of extremity.
   3. Bowel infarction.
   4. Renal failure

47. 2337 - Radiation Therapy (Radiation Oncology): Head and neck (early reactions).
   1. Reduced and sticky saliva loss of taste and appetite alteredsense of smell nausea.
   2. Sore throat difficulty swallowing weight loss fatigue.
   3. Skin changes; redness irritation scaliness blistering or ulcerationcolor change thickening hair loss.
   4. Hoarseness cough loss of voice and swelling of airway.
   5. Blockage and crusting of nasal passages.
   6. Inflammation of ear canal feeling of'stopped up' ear hearingloss dizziness.
   7. Dry and irritable eye(s) if the eyes or tear glands are in theradiation beam.
   8. Depression of blood count leading to increased risk of infectionand/or bleeding.
   9. These reactions are likely to be intensified by chemotherapy beforeduring or after radiation therapy

48. 2337 - Radiation Therapy (Radiation Oncology): Head and neck (late reaction(s)).
   1. Dry mouth and altered or loss of sense of taste.
   2. Tooth decay and gum changes.
   3. Bone damage especially in jaws.
   4. Stiffness and limitation of jaw movement.
   5. Changes in skin texture and/or coloration permanent hair lossscarring of skin poor healing of surgical wounds and death ofnormal tissue.
   6. Swelling of tissues particularly under the chin.
   7. Throat damage causing hoarseness pain or difficulty breathingor swallowing.
   8. Eye damage causing dry eye(s) cataract loss of vision or loss ofeye(s) if the eye is in the radiation beam.
   9. Ear damage causing dryness of ear canal fluid collection inmiddle ear hearing loss.
   10. Brain spinal cord or nerve damage causing alteration of thinking ability.
   11. Pituitary or thyroid gland damage requiring long-termhormone replacement therapy.
   12. In children there may be additional late reactions as follows:a. Disturbances of bone and tissue growth.b. Abnormal development of facial bones.c. Brain damage causing a loss of intellectual ability learning capacityand reduced intelligence quotient (

49. 2337 - Radiation Therapy (Radiation Oncology): Central nervous system (early reactions).
   1. Skin and scalp reaction with redness irritation scalinessblistering ulceration change in color thickening hair loss.
   2. Nausea vomiting headaches.
   3. Fatigue drowsiness.
   4. Altered sense of taste or smell.
   5. Inflammation of ear canal feeling of 'stopped up' ear hearingloss dizziness.
   6. Depression of blood count leading to increased risk of infectionand/or bleeding.
   7. These reactions are likely to be intensified by chemotherapybefore during or after radiation therapy

50. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Central nervous system (late reactions).
   1. Permanent hair loss of variable degrees altered regrowth textureand color of hair.
   2. Persistent drowsiness and tiredness.
   3. Brain damage causing a loss of some degree of thinking abilitymemory or personality changes loss of sensation or balanceseizures hemorrhage or steroid dependency due to brain swelling.Rarely severe damage mayproduce paralysis or death.
   4. Scarring of skin.
   5. Spinal cord or nerve damage causing paralysis loss of strengthfeeling or coordination in any part of the body.
   6. Damage to eye(s) or optic nerve(s) causing loss of vision.
   7. Ear damage causing dryness of ear canal fluid collection in middleear hearing loss.
   8. Pituitary gland damage requiring long-term hormonereplacement therapy.
   9. In children there may be additional late reactions as follows:a.Disturbances of bone and tissue growth.b.Bone damage to spine causing stunting of growth curvatureand/or reduction in height.c.Abnormal bone growth in the face or pelvis.d.Brain damage cau

51. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Thorax (early reactions).
   1. Skin changes:redness irritation scaliness ulceration change incolor thickening; hair loss on the chest.
   2. Inflammation of esophagus causing pain on swallowing heartburnor sense of obstruction.
   3. Loss of appetite nausea vomiting weight loss and weakness.
   4. Inflammation of the lung with pain fever and cough.
   5. Inflammation of the heart sac with chest pain and possibledecreased heart function.
   6. Bleeding or creation of a fistula resulting from tumor destruction.
   7. Depression of blood count leading to increased risk of infectionand/or bleeding.
   8. Intermittent electric shock-like feelings in the lower spine or legson bending the neck.
   9. These reactions are likely to be intensified by chemotherapybefore during or after radiation therapy

52. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Thorax (late reactions).
   1. Changes in skin texture and/or coloration permanent hair lossand scarring of skin.
   2. Lung scarring or shrinkage causing shortness of breath.
   3. Narrowing of esophagus causing swallowing problems.
   4. Constriction of heart sac which may require surgical correction.
   5. Damage to heart muscle or arteries leading to heart failure orheart attack.
   6. Fracture of ribs.
   7. Nerve damage causing pain loss of strength or feeling in arms.
   8. Spinal cord damage causing paralysis loss of strength or feelingin arms and legs and/or loss of control of bladder and rectum.
   9. Liver damage.
   10. Loss of thyroid function.
   11. In children there may be additional late reactions as follows:a.Disturbances of bone and tissue growth.b.Bone damage to spine causing stunting of growth curvature and/or reduction in height.c.Underdevelopment or absence of development of female breast

53. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Breast (early reactions).
   1. Skin changes:redness (sunburn-like) irritation scaliness blisteringulceration coloration thickening; hair loss.
   2. Breast changes including swelling tightness tenderness or pain.
   3. Inflammation of the esophagus causing pain on swallowing heartburn orsense of obstruction.
   4. Lung inflammation with cough.
   5. Inflammation of heart sac with chest pain and possible decreased heartfunctions

54. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Breast (late reactions).
   1. Changes in skin texture and/or coloration permanent hair loss andscarring of skin.
   2. Breast changes including thickening firmness tenderness shrinkage oredema (swelling).
   3. Swelling of arm.
   4. Stiffness and discomfort in shoulder joint.
   5. Rib damage causing pain or fracture.
   6. Nerve damage causing pain loss of strength or feeling in arm.
   7. Damage to heart muscle or heart sac leading to heart failure.
   8. Permanent scarring of the lung producing shortness of breath cough orsusceptibility to infection.
   9. Loss of thyroid functions.
   10. If there is a cancer recurrence mastectomy may be required

55. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Abdomen (early reactions).
   1. Skin changes:redness irritation scaliness ulceration change in colorthickening; hair loss.
   2. Loss of appetite nausea vomiting.
   3. Weight loss weakness fatigue.
   4. Inflammation of stomach causing indigestion heartburn and ulcers.
   5. Inflammation of bowel causing cramping and diarrhea.
   6. Depression of blood count leading to increased risk of infections and/orbleeding.
   7. These reactions are likely to be intensified by chemotherapy ina patient who is receiving has received or will receiveradiation therapy

56. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Abdomen (late reactions).
   1. Changes in skin texture and/or coloration permanent hair loss andscarring of skin.
   2. Stomach damage causing persistent indigestion pain and bleeding.
   3. Bowel damage causing narrowing or adhesions of bowel with obstructionulceration or bleeding which may require surgical correction chronicdiarrhea or poor absorption of food elements.
   4. Kidney damage leading to kidney failure and/or high blood pressure.
   5. Liver damage leading to liver failure.
   6. Spinal cord or nerve damage causing paralysis loss of strength or feelingin legs and/or loss of control of bladder and/or rectum.
   7. In children there may be additional late reactions as follows:a. Disturbances of bone and tissue growth.b. Bone damage to spine causing stunting of growth curvature and/or reduction in height.c. Bone damage to pelvis causing stunting of bone growth and

57. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Female pelvis (early reactions).
   1. Inflammation of bowel causing cramping diarrhea nausea vomiting and/or decreased appetite.
   2. Inflammation of rectum and anus causing pain spasm dischargebleeding.
   3. Bladder inflammation causing burning frequency spasm pain bleeding.
   4. Skin changes: redness irritation scaliness blistering or ulcerationcoloration thickening; hair loss.
   5. Disturbance of menstrual cycle.
   6. Vaginal discharge pain irritation bleeding.
   7. Depression of blood count leading to increased risk of infection and/orbleeding.
   8. These reactions are likely to be intensified by chemotherapy beforeduring or after radiation therapy

58. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Female pelvis (late reactions).
   1. Bowel damage causing narrowing or adhesions of the bowel withobstruction ulceration bleeding chronic diarrhea or poor absorption offood elements and may require surgical correction or colostomy.
   2. Bladder damage with loss of capacity frequency of urination blood inurine recurrent urinary infections pain or spasm which may requireurinary diversion and/or removal of bladder.
   3. Changes in skin texture and/or coloration permanent hair loss scarring of skin.
   4. Bone damage leading to fractures.
   5. Ovarian damage causing infertility sterility premature menopause orgenetic damageto future offspring.
   6. Vaginal damage leading to dryness shrinkage pain bleeding or sexualdysfunction.
   7. Swelling of the genitals or legs.
   8. Nerve damage causing pain loss of strength or feeling in legs and/or loss of control of bladder or rectum.
   9. Fistula between the bladder and/orbowel and/or vagina.
   10. Pelvic fibrosis producing obstruction of bowel or ureters.
   11. In children there may be additional late reactions as follows:a. Disturbances of bone and tissue growth.b. Bone damage to pelvis and hips causing stunting of bone growth and/or abnormal development.c.Second cancers developing in the irradiated area

59. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Male pelvis (early reactions).
   1. Inflammation of bowel causing cramping diarrhea nausea vomitingand/or decreased appetite.
   2. Inflammation of rectum and anus causing pain spasm dischargebleeding.
   3. Bladder inflammation causing burning frequency spasm pain and/orbleeding.
   4. Skin changes:redness irritation scaliness blistering or ulcerationcoloration thickening; hair loss.
   5. Depression of blood count leading to increased risk of infection and/orbleeding.
   6. These reactions are likely to be intensified by chemotherapy beforeduring or after radiation therapy

60. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Male pelvis (late reactions).
   1. Bowel damage causing narrowing or adhesions of the bowel withobstruction ulceration bleeding chronic diarrhea or poor absorption offood elements and may require surgical correction or colostomy.
   2. Bladder damage with loss of capacity frequency of urination blood inurine recurrent urinary infections pain or spasm which may requireurinary diversion and/or removal of bladder.
   3. Changes in skin texture and/or coloration permanent hair lossscarring of skin.
   4. Bone damage leading to fractures.
   5. Testicular damage causing reduced sperm counts infertility sterility orrisk of birth defects.
   6. Impotence (loss of erection) or sexual dysfunction.
   7. Swelling of the genitalia or legs.
   8. Nerve damage causing pain loss of strength or feeling in legs and/orloss of control of bladder or rectum.
   9. Fistula between the bowel and other organs.
   10. Pelvic fibrosis producing obstruction of bowel or ureters.
   11. In children there may be additional late reactions as follows:a.Disturbances of bone and tissue growth.b.Bone damage to pelvis and hips causing stunting of bone growthand/or abnormal development.c.Second cancers developing in the irradiated area.

61. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Skin (early reactions).
   1. Redness irritation or soreness.
   2. Scaliness ulceration crusting oozing discharge.
   3. Hair loss.
   4. These reactions are likely to be intensified by chemotherapy

62. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Skin (late reaction(s)).
   1. Changes in skin texture causing scaly or shiny smooth skin thickeningwith contracture puckering scarring of skin.
   2. Changes in skin color or overall appearance.
   3. Prominently dilated small blood vessels.
   4. Loss of sweating in treated area.
   5. Permanent hair loss.
   6. Chronic or recurrent ulcerations.Severe damage may require skingrafting or plastic surgery.
   7. Damage to adjacent tissues including underlying bone or cartilage.
   8. Possible injury may occur from trauma sun or frostbite unless thetreated area is forever protected.
   9. In children second cancers may develop in the irradiated area

63. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Extremities (early reactions).
   1. Skin changes:redness irritation scaliness ulceration colorationthickening; hair loss.
   2. Inflammation of soft tissues causing tenderness swelling andinterference with movement.
   3. Inflammation of joints causing pain swelling and limitation of joint motion.
   4. These reactions are likely to be intensified by chemotherapy beforeduring or after radiation therapy.
   5. Depression of blood counts leading to increased risk of infection and/orbleeding

64. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Extremities (late reactions).
   1. Change in skin reaction and/or coloration permanent hair loss andscarring of the skin.
   2. Scarring or shrinkage of soft tissues and muscle causing loss of flexibilityand movement swelling of the limb.
   3. Nerve damage causing loss of strength feeling or coordination.
   4. Bone damage causing fracture.
   5. Joint damage causing permanent stiffness pain and arthritis.
   6. Swelling of limb below the area treated.
   7. In children there may be additional late reactions as follows:a. Disturbances of bone and tissue growth.b. Bone damage to limbs causing stunting of bone growth and/orabnormal development.c. Second cancers developing in the irradiated area

65. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Total body irradiation (early reactions).
   1. Loss of appetite nausea vomiting.
   2. Diarrhea.
   3. Reduced and sticky saliva swelling of the salivary gland(s) loss of taste.
   4. Hair loss.
   5. Sore mouth and throat difficulty swallowing.
   6. Permanent destruction of bone marrow leading to infection bleedingand possible fatal lung failure.
   7. Inflammation of the lung with fever dry cough and difficulty breathingwith possible fatal lung failure.
   8. Damage to liver with possible fatal liver failure.
   9. Depression of blood counts leading to increased risk of infection and/orbleeding.
   10. These reactions are likely to be intensified by chemotherapy beforeduring or after radiation therapy

66. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Total body irradiation (late reactions).
   1. Lung scarring causing shortness of breath infection and fatal lungfailure.
   2. Cataract formation in the eyes possible loss of vision.
   3. Testicular damage in males causing sterility.
   4. Ovarian damage in females causing premature menopause and sterility.
   5. Increased risk of second cancer.
   6. Decreased ability to give further chemotherapy or other cancer treatment

67. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Endobronchial radiation (early reactions).
   1. A mild sore throat.
   2. Some difficulty in swallowing.
   3. Bleeding.
   4. Infection or pneumonia

68. 2337 - Radiation Therapy: Endobronchial radiation (late reactions).
   1. Damage to spinal cord possibly producing paralysis.
   2. Lung scarring.
   3. Hemorrhage (possibly fatal).
   4. Inflammation of heart sac.
   5. Fistula (opening between bronchial tree and lung and/or esophagus).
   6. Pneumothorax (collapse of lung).
   7. Abscess formation.
   8. Death

69. 2315 - Cataract Surgery with or without Implantation of Intraocular Lens (placement of lens into eye).
   1. Loss of vision or decrease in vision.
   2. Loss of eye.
   3. Infection.
   4. Bleeding inside or behind the eye.
   5. Uncomfortable or painful eye.
   6. Continued need for glasses.
   7. Less attractive appearance i.e. droopy eyelid.
   8. Need for laser surgery to correct clouding of vision.
   9. Need for additional treatment and/or surgery

70. 2316 - Glaucoma Surgery.
   1. Loss of vision or decrease in vision.
   2. Loss of eye.
   3. Infection.
   4. Bleeding inside or behind the eye.
   5. Uncomfortable or painful eye.
   6. Less attractive eye.
   7. Unsuccessful or temporary control of glaucoma or worsening ofglaucoma.
   8. Cataract formation or progression.
   9. Need for additional treatment and/or surgery

71. 2317 - Corneal Surgery: Corneal transplant, pterygium, or other.
   1. Loss of vision or decrease in vision.
   2. Loss of eye.
   3. Infection.
   4. Bleeding inside or behind the eye.
   5. Uncomfortable or painful eye.
   6. Increased eye pressure.
   7. Less attractive eye.
   8. Need for additional treatment and/or surgery

72. 2318 - Laser Capsulotomy (creation of opening in lens membrane).
   1. Loss of vision or decrease in vision.
   2. Failure to improve vision.
   3. Glaucoma (increased eye pressure).
   4. Retinal detachment (separation of nerve layers of eye).
   5. Dislocation of lens implant

73. 2319 - Enucleation or Evisceration (removal of eye or its contents).
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Chronic discomfort or pain.
   4. Less attractive appearance.
   5. Need for additional treatment and/or surgery

74. 2320 - Radial Keratotomy (reshape cornea by multiple cuts).
   1. Loss of vision or decrease in vision.
   2. Loss of eye.
   3. Infection.
   4. Variable vision.
   5. Radiating images around lights.
   6. Over correction under correction or distortion of vision.
   7. Cataract formation or progression.
   8. Retained need for glasses.
   9. Inability to wear contact lenses.
   10. Glare problems causing loss of ability to drive.
   11. Need for additional treatment and/or surgery

75. 2321 - Eye Muscle Surgery.
   1. Loss of vision or decrease in vision.
   2. Loss of eye.
   3. Double vision.
   4. Need for additional eye muscle surgery.
   5. Infection.
   6. Less attractive appearance

76. 2322 - Laser Treatment of Eye (glaucoma or retina problems).
   1. Loss of vision or decrease in vision.
   2. Increase in eye pressure (glaucoma).
   3. Visual distortion.
   4. Need for surgery inside of the eye.
   5. Need for additional repeat laser treatment to correct clouding of vision

77. 2323 - Retina (nerve layer of eye) / Vitreous (central gel-like substance in eye) Surgery.
   1. Loss of vision.
   2. Loss of eye.
   3. Infection.
   4. Bleeding.
   5. Uncomfortable or painful eye.
   6. Double vision.
   7. Cataract formation or progression.
   8. Need for additional treatment and/or surgery

78. 2371 - Tubes in Ears.
   1. Persistent infection.
   2. Perforation of eardrum or cyst behind the eardrum requiringsurgical repair.
   3. Need to surgically remove tubes

79. 2373 - Adenoidectomy.
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Nasal speech.

80. 2375 - Tonsillectomy.
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Injury to nerve to tongue.
   3. Nasal speech

81. 2377 - Septoplasty.
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Injury to nerve(s) of upper teeth.
   4. Septal perforation.
   5. Spinal fluid lead

82. 2379 - Cauterization of Tissue in the Nose.
   1. Infection.
   2. Scarring with obstruction of breathing.
   3. Dryness of nose

83. 2381 - Rhinoplasty.
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Disappointing cosmetic result or failure to achieve desired result.
   4. Impaired breathing through nose.
   5. Septal perforation

84. 2383 - Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Scar formation.
   4. Spinal fluid leak with possible infection of brain tissue.
   5. Injury to eye including blindness.
   6. Injury to sense of smell.
   7. Injury to tear duct drainage

85. 2385 - Radical Neck (extensive neck surgery).
   1. Bleeding requiring transfusion.
   2. Injury to nerves of shoulder resulting in numbness pain or loss of function.
   3. Injury to voice box resulting in hoarseness or speech impairment.
   4. Injury to nerve of diaphragm with possibleimpairment of breathing.
   5. Injury to nerve of tongue resulting in loss of sensation loss or alteration ofsense of taste or possible impairment of speech.
   6. Injury to mandibular branch of facial nerve resulting in loss of functionoflip or cheek

86. 2387 - Submandibular Gland Surgery
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.

87. 2389 - Tympanoplasty (operation on eardrum).
   1. Infection.
   2. Injury to nerve of tongue causing loss of taste.
   3. Loss of hearing.
   4. Perforation (non-healing).
   5. Ringing in ears.
   6. Dizziness.
   7. Graft failure

88. 2391 - Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy (operation on eardrum and removal of bone behind ear).
   1. Infection.
   2. Injury to nerves of tongue causing loss of taste.
   3. Injury to nerves of face causing paralysis.
   4. Loss of hearing.
   5. Ringing in ears.
   6. Dizziness.
   7. Hole in eardrum.
   8. Graft failure

89. 2393 - Direct Laryngoscopy (passage of lighted tube into the voice box).
   1. Persistent hoarseness.
   2. Broken teeth.
   3. Perforation of throat

90. 2395 - Parotidectomy (removal of salivary gland near the ear).
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Facial nerve palsy.
   4. Numbness of ear

91. 2400 - Esophageal Dilation/ Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding which may require transfusion and/or surgery.
   3. Perforation of esophagus stomach intestinal wall which may requiresurgery.
   4. Respiratory arrest.
   5. Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)

92. 2404 - Diagnostic and Therapeutic ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatogram).
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding which may require transfusion.
   3. Perforation of esophagus stomach intestinal wall or ducts which mayrequire surgery.
   4. Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
   5. Pancreatic inflammation

93. 2406 - Colonoscopy.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding which may require transfusion and/or surgery.
   3. Perforation of colon or rectal wall which may require surgery.
   4. Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)

94. 2408 - Sigmoidoscopy/Proctoscopy.
   1. Infection.
   2. Bleeding which may require transfusion and/or surgery.
   3. Perforation of colon or rectal wall which may require surgery.
   4. Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)

95. 2410 - Esophageal Manometry.
   1. Esophageal perforation which may require surgery.
   2. Aspiration pneumonia.
   3. Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)

96. 2412 - Percutaneous Needle Biopsy of the Liver.
   1. Bleeding requiring transfusion and/or surgery.
   2. Lung collapse which may require surgery.
   3. Internal leakage of bile which may require surgery.
   4. Puncture of other organs which may require surgery.
   5. Aspiration pneumonia

97. 2414 - 24-Hour PH Monitoring.
   1. Aspiration pneumonia.

98. 2416 - Gastrectomy or Vagotomy and Pyloroplasty.
   1. Infection in incision or inside abdomen.
   2. Bleeding which may require transfusion.
   3. Leakage from stomach (fistula).
   4. Inability to maintain weight.
   5. 'Dumping syndrome' (chronic vomiting after eating).
   6. Inability to eat large amount of food especially early after surgery.
   7. Diarrhea.
   8. Need for vitamin B-12 injections for life if total gastrectomy is needed.
   9. Recurrence of condition for which surgery was originally done

99. 2418 - Colon Resection.
   1. Infection in the incision.
   2. Intra-abdominal infection (abscess) requiring additional surgery andprolonged hospitalization.
   3. Leakage from colon (fistula) requiring additional surgery and possiblecolostomy (colon empties into bag worn on the abdomen).
   4. Injury to other organ or blood vessel requiring additional surgery or bloodtransfusion.
   5. Diarrhea sometimes permanent.
   6. Hernia in incision requiring additional surgery for repair.
   7. Recurrence of cancer (if surgery is done for cancer)

100. 2420 - Appendectomy.
   1. Infection in the incision.
   2. Bleeding from or into incision.
   3. Intra-abdominal infection (abscess) requiring additional surgery andprolonged hospitalization.
   4. Leakage from the colon (fistula) requiring additional surgery and/orcolostomy (colon empties into bag worn on abdomen).
   5. Hernia in the incision

101. 2422 - Hernia Repair.
   1. Infection in the incision possibly requiring additional surgery to removemesh if used for repair.
   2. Bleeding into incision or scrotum resulting in marked swelling with painpossibly requiring additional surgery.
   3. Recurrence of hernia.
   4. Injury to or loss of testicle(s) or spermatic cords(s) possibly causingsterility.
   5. Nerve injury resulting in numbness or chronic pain in groin area

102. 2424 - Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Fistula or Fissure.
   1. Bleeding at operative site.
   2. Post-operative pain especially with bowel movements;
   3. Temporary/permanent difficulty controlling bowel movements or passageof gas.
   4. Recurrence of hemorrhoids or fistula or fissure.
   5. Narrowing of anal opening requiring additional surgery or repeated analdilatations

103. 2426 - Excisional Breast Biopsy.
   1. Infection.
   2. Blood clot (hematoma).
   3. Failure to obtain accurate diagnosis.
   4. Disfiguring scar.
   5. Failure to locate and remove abnormality

104. 2428 - Lumpectomy (partial excision of breast) with Axillary Dissection.
   1. Infection.
   2. Blood clot (hematoma).
   3. Disfiguring scar.
   4. Fluid collection in axilla (arm pit).
   5. Numbness to arm.
   6. Swelling of arm on side of surgery.
   7. Damage to nerves of arm or chest wall resulting in pain numbnessweakness.
   8. Local recurrence of cancer.
   9. Complication of irradication

105. 2430 - Intravenous Injection of Radiopaque Contrast Media (both ionic and nonionic).

106. 2339 - Musculo-Skeletal Procedures in the Extremities.

107. 2340 - Peripheral Nerve Procedures.
   1. Failure to improve the condition or symptoms.
   2. Injury to underlying nerve(s) of plexus with resultant weaknessnumbness pain including complete anesthesia of the extremity.
   3. Recurrent symptoms which might require further surgery or continuationfor which surgery was performed.
   4. Development of chronic pain problem in the area of nerve -- for exampleanesthesia dolorosa (painful numbness)

108. 2341 - Vascular Surgery: Carotid endarterectomy.
   1. Thrombosis of repair (clotting).
   2. Bleeding/hematoma (accumulation of blood) requiring reoperation.
   3. Infection.
   4. Transient or permanent stroke.
   5. Nerve injury causing asymmetry of mouth swallowing difficultyhoarseness weakness/atrophy and numbness of the tongue.
   6. Myocardial infarction (heart attack).
   7. Death

109. 2341 - Vascular Surgery: Aortic graft for abdominal aortic aneurysm or occlusive disease.
   1. Bleeding/hematoma (accumulation of blood) requiring reoperation.
   2. Infection of graft.
   3. Thrombosis or emboli.
   4. Limb loss.
   5. Kidney failure requiring dialysis.
   6. Ischemia of bowel (inadequate blood supply) with resulting loss of bowel.
   7. Ischemia of spinal cord (inadequate blood supply) with resulting paraplegia (paralysis of both legs).
   8. Myocardial infarction (heart attack).
   9. Death.
   10. Sexual dysfunction in male including infertility.
   11. Temporary dependency on a breathing machine (ventilator)

110. 2341 - Vascular Surgery: Arteriovenous shunt for hemodialysis (artery vein fistula or synthetic graft).
   1. Bleeding/hematoma (accumulation of blood) requiring reoperation.
   2. Infection.
   3. False aneurysm (damaged blood vessel with swelling and risk ofrupture).
   4. Recurrent thrombosis (clot).
   5. Severe edema of extremity (swelling).
   6. Inadequate blood supply to extremity.
   7. Inadequate blood supply to nerves with resulting paralysis

111. 2341 - Vascular Surgery: Femoral, popliteal or tibial bypass grafts.
   1. Bleeding/hematoma (accumulation of blood) requiring reoperation.
   2. Necrosis (death) of skin around the incision with delayed healing.
   3. Thrombi (clot).
   4. Emboli (moving clot) -- early or late.
   5. Limb loss.
   6. Nerve damage with permanent numbness/weakness.
   7. Early or late thrombosis (late clotting) requiring reoperation.
   8. Infection.
   9. Myocardial infarction (heart attack).
   10. Death

112. 2341 - Vascular Surgery: Lumbar sympathectomy.
   1. Injury to major artery/vein.
   2. Bleeding/hematoma (accumulation of blood) requiring reoperation.
   3. Injury to nerves (genitofemoral) with resulting numbness in groin andgenital area.
   4. Sexual dysfunction in male with resulting numbness impotence andinfertility.
   5. Emboli (moving clots)

113. 2341 - Vascular Surgery: Thoracic sympathectomy by thoracotomy or thoracoscopy or cervical dorsal sympathectomy.
   1. Horner's Syndrome (drooping eyelids and constricted pupil).
   2. Injury to blood vessel.
   3. Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) with bleeding.
   4. Infection/empyema (pus collection in chest)

114. 2343 - Craniotomy.
   1. Death.
   2. Paralysis or stroke.
   3. Infection or meningitis.
   4. Seizure or epilepsy.
   5. Loss of bone flap.
   6. Personality change.
   7. Loss of memory.
   8. Hemorrhage.
   9. Blindness.
   10. Loss of sense of smell or taste.
   11. Ringing in the ears or hearing loss.
   12. Problems with balance.
   13. Double or blurred vision.
   14. Numbness or sensory loss at the operative site or remote from theoperative site.
   15. Blood clots.
   16. Continuation of condition for which surgery was performed.
   17. Incontinence

115. 2345 - Anterior or Posterior Diskectomy (with or without fusion).
   1. Death.
   2. Quadriplegia.
   3. Paraplegia.
   4. Increased pain and numbness.
   5. Hoarseness.
   6. Failure of fusion (bone graft fails to stabilize).
   7. Infection.
   8. Need for additional surgery.
   9. Continuation of condition for which surgery was performed.
   10. Difficulty swallowing.
   11. Injury to esophagus.
   12. Bowel and bladder dysfunction

116. 2432 - Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement.
   1. Malfunction of shunt due to infection.
   2. Collection of blood or fluid between brain and skull (subdural hematoma/hygroma).
   3. Headaches (low pressure syndrome).
   4. Development of condition requiring another shunt (e.g... isolatedventricle).
   5. Weakness or loss of sensation or other function due to placement ofcatheter.
   6. Blood clot in brain (intracerebral hematoma).
   7. Failure to absorb fluid from peritoneal cavity (fluid in abdomen).
   8. Blindness seizures or epilepsy.
   9. Leaks in catheter and its connections.
   10. Injury to abdominal organs.
   11. Mechanical failure.
   12. Separation or migration of catheter.
   13. Infection with or without malfunction of shunt

117. 2434 - Ventricular Atrial Shunt Placement.
   1. All of thematerial risks for ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement.
   2. Heart failure.
   3. Infection in blood stream.
   4. Occlusion of large veins in chest.
   5. Blood or fluid collection around heart.
   6. Blood clots in the lung

118. 2436 - Lumboperitoneal Shunt Placement.
   1. Inflammation reaction in nerves of spinal canal.
   2. Curvature of spine.
   3. Shifting/movement of brain with neurological impairment.
   4. Headaches.
   5. Spasticity.
   6. Difficulty swallowing.
   7. Other neurological difficulties

119. 2347 - Plastic Surgery (augmentation mammaplasty with implant use or breast reconstruction following mastectomy with implant use).
   1. Capsule formation (scar formation around implant resulting in hardbreasts and/or pain.
   2. Deflation of implant.
   3. Loss of sensation to the nipple and breast.
   4. Persistent pain in breast.
   5. Distortion of breast mound at rest and with activities.
   6. Palpable implant.
   7. Infection possibly requiring removal of implants.
   8. Leakage of implant contents

120. 2440 - Cervical Manipulation/Adjustment.
   1. Stoke.
   2. Disc herniation.
   3. Soft tissue injury.
   4. Rib fracture

121. 2442 - Thoracic or Lumbar Manipulation/Adjustment.
   1. Disc herniation.
   2. Soft tissue injury.
   3. Rib fractures

122. 2303 - Female Genital System Treatments and Procedures: Delivery (cesarean section).
   1. Infection.
   2. Injury to bladder and/or rectum including a fistula (abnormal hole)between bladder and vagina and/or rectum and vagina.
   3. Hemorrhage possibly requiring blood administration and/or hysterectomyand/or artery ligation to control.
   4. Sterility.
   5. Brain damage injury or even death occurring to the fetus before orduring labor and/or cesarean delivery whether or not the cause is known.
   6. Uterine disease or injury requiring hysterectomy.
   7. Pulmonary embolus.
   8. Disfiguring scarring

123. 2438 - Hemodialysis.
   1. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure).
   2. Blood vessel access problems.
   3. Anticoagulant complication such as hemorrhage.
   4. Sepsis (infection in blood stream).
   5. Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
   6. Allergic reactions to tubing and dialyzer.
   7. Abdominal pain.
   8. Pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs).
   9. Hypertension (high blood pressure).
   10. Systemic poisoning from accumulation of toxic levels of metabolicby-products.
   11. Air bubbles in the bloodstream.
   12. Abnormal levels or minerals in the blood.
   13. Acute hemolysis.
   14. Seizure.
   15. Blood loss.
   16. Hypothermia (lowered body temperature).
   17. Hyperthermia (fever).
   18. Transfusion complications such as allergic reaction to blood products.
   19. Metabolic disorders (protein loss malnutrition elevated blood sugar).
   20. Acquisition of viral infection such as hepatitis or HIV.
   21. Cardiac arrest (heart stoppage)

124. 2440 - Peritoneal Dialysis.
   1. Peritonitis (infection within the abdominal cavity).
   2. Catheter complications (perforation of an organ in the abdomen).
   3. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure).
   4. Metabolic disorders (protein loss malnutrition elevated blood sugar).
   5. Hypertension (high blood pressure).
   6. Pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs).
   7. Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
   8. Cardiac arrest (heart stoppage).
   9. Use of temporary access catheter

125. 2442 - Insertion of Temporary Hemodialysis Access Catheter.
   1. Blood clots requiring re-operation.
   2. Infection.
   3. False aneurysm (damaged blood vessel with swelling and risk of rupture).
   4. Recurrent thrombosis (blood clot).
   5. Severe edema of extremity (swelling).
   6. Inadequate blood supply to extremity (interference with blood supply).
   7. Inadequate blood supply to nerves with resulting paralysis.
   8. Pneumothorax (air in chest cavity causing collapse of lung)

126. 2444 - Insertion of Temporary Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter.
   1. Peritonitis (infection inside the abdominal cavity).
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Infection.
   4. Intestinal perforation (piercing of an organ within the abdominal cavity).
   5. Ileus (sluggishness and distention of intestines)

127. 2446 - Percutaneous Renal Biopsy Complications.
   1. Injury to adjacent organs such as spleen or liver.
   2. Infection.
   3. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure).
   4. Bleeding from the kidney.
   5. Internal bleeding.
   6. Intestinal perforation

128. 2449 - Urology: Nephrectomy (complete or partial removal of kidney).
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Injury to adjacent organs such as lung spleen liver bowel adrenal gland(if not removed).
   4. Incomplete removal of tumor if present

129. 2449 - Urology: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (using shock waves to break up kidney or ureteral stones).
   1. Bleeding in or around kidney.
   2. Obstruction of kidney by stone particles.
   3. Failure to completely fragment stone requiring repeat treatment or otherform of treatment.
   4. High blood pressure (transient or permanent).
   5. Loss of kidney

130. 2449 - Urology: Cystectomy with urinary diversion (removal of bladder with use of bowel to drain urine).
   1. Bleeding requiring blood transfusion.
   2. Infection.
   3. Injury to adjacent organs (bowel blood vessels nerves etc.).
   4. Impotence (loss of erection functions).
   5. Ostomy problems (scarring infection) which might necessitatere-operation

131. 2449 - Urology: Transurethral prostatectomy (use of lighted scope and cautery to internally remove portion of prostate causing blockage).
   1. Bleeding requiring transfusion or re-operation.
   2. Infection.
   3. Injury to bladder or urethra or rectum.
   4. Impotence.
   5. Retrograde ejaculation ('dry ejaculation' - backward flow of ejaculate fluidinto bladder) producing infertility.
   6. Bladder neck contracture-formation of scar tissue causing bladderblockage requiring repeat surgery or treatment.
   7. Incontinence (urinary leakage)

132. 2449 - Urology: Radical prostatectomy (total removal of prostate gland).
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Injury to adjacent organs (blood vessels bowel nerves).
   4. Blockage of ureters (kidney drainage tubes).
   5. Erectile dysfunction (impotence i.e. loss of erection/ejaculation).
   6. Incontinence (urinary leakage)

133. 2449 - Urology: Bladder suspension (MMK, pererya - procedure, cystocele repair, etc.).
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Blockage of ureters (kidney drainage tubes).
   4. Persistent leakage.
   5. Urinary fistula (abnormal hole in connection between bladder vagina etc.)
   6. Inability to void

134. 2449 - Urology: Vasectomy.
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Testicular swelling or pain/possible loss of testicular function.
   4. Spermatic granuloma (nodule in cord at site of surgery).
   5. Recanalization ('re-connection' of vas tube resulting in becomingfertile again)

135. 2449 - Urology: Penile implant.
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection (with possible loss of implant).
   3. Penile pain or numbness.
   4. Injury to bladder or urethra.
   5. Problems with implantable prosthetic

136. 2449 - Urology: Orchiectomy (removal of testicle).
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Loss of hormone (testosterone) resulting in erection problems decreased energy etc.
   4. Loss of fertility (ability to have children)

137. 2449 - Urology: Varicocele repair (ligation/tying of spermatic veins).
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Injury to spermatic cord (vas deferens) testicular artery nerves.
   4. Testicular swelling or pain.
   5. Possible loss of testicle due to blood vessel injury or infection (rare)

138. 2449 - Urology: Transurethral resection of bladder tumor.
   1. Bleeding.
   2. Infection.
   3. Perforation of bladder.
   4. Obstruction of ureter (kidney drainage tube)

139. 2449 - Urology: Circumcision (removal of penile foreskin).
   1. Ulceration and scarring of urine hole at tip of penis (meatal stenosis).
   2. Bleeding.
   3. Infection (minor or serious).
   4. Removal of too much or too little skin.
   5. Skin bridge.
   6. Fistula (abnormal hole in urine tube).
   7. Burned penis

140. 2449 - Urology: Hernia/Hydrocele (removal of fluid filled sac).
   1. Injury to sperm duct (vas deferens).
   2. Injury to blood vessels of testis.
   3. Atrophy (shriveling) of the testicle with loss of function.
   4. Reaccumulation of hernia or fluid in scrotum

141. 2449 - Urology: Hypospadias repair (correction of penile curvature/urethroplasty) (construction/reconstruction of drainage tube from bladder).
   1. Leakage of urine at surgical site.
   2. Stricture formation.
   3. Residual curvature of penis.
   4. Disfiguring scars.
   5. Injury to glans (head of penis).
   6. Additional operations

142. 2449 - Urology: Ureteral reimplantation (reinserting ureter, tube between kidney and bladder, into the bladder).
   1. Leakage of urine at surgical site.
   2. Obstruction to urine flow.
   3. Damage to or loss of ureter (kidney drainage tube).
   4. Backward flow or urine from bladder into ureter (kidney drainage tube).
   5. Damage to other adjacent organs.
   6. Damage to kidney

143. 2449 - Urology: Pyeloplasty (pyeloureteroplasty - reconstruction of kidney drainage system).
   1. Obstruction of urinary flow.
   2. Leakage of urine at surgical site.
   3. Injury to or loss of kidney.
   4. Damage to adjacent organs.
   5. Decrease in kidney function - temporary/permanent.
   6. Infection with resultant failure of surgery and/or loss of kidney function

144. 2449 - Urology: Orchiopexy (surgically placing an undescended testicle into the scrotum).
   1. Atrophy (shriveling) ofthe testicle with loss of function.
   2. Removal of the testicle.
   3. Injury to the vas deferens.
   4. Inability to completely bring the testicle into the scrotum in a singlesurgical procedure.
   5. Recurrent hernia formation.
   6. Infection with possible loss of testicle

145. 2305 - Maternity and Related Cases: Delivery (cesarean section).
   1. Infection.
   2. Injury to bladder and/or rectum including a fistula(abnormal hole) between bladder and vagina and/orrectum and vagina.
   3. Hemorrhage possibly requiring blood administrationand/or hysterectomy and/or artery ligation to control.
   4. Sterility.
   5. Brain damage injury or even death occurring to the fetusbefore or during labor and/or cesarean delivery whetheror not the cause is known.
   6. Uterine disease or injury requiring hysterectomy.
   7. Pulmonary embolus.
   8. Disfiguring scarring

146. 2339 - Orthopaedic Surgery on Extremities

147. 2347 - Plastic Surgery: Facelift and coronal lift.
   1. Bleeding or hematoma (blood clot) that may need to beevaluated.
   2. Infection skin loss poor healing that may requireprolonged treatment.
   3. Hypertrophic (thick) scars that may need to be revisedand injected to soften them.
   4. Discoloration and swelling in face and neck.
   5. Numbness and/or pain in face neck ears scalp maybe permanent.
   6. Seroma (accumulation of fluid) under skin may requirea second surgery or drainage.
   7. Facial nerve damage that can cause facial paralysis.
   8. Loss of hair around incisions may be permanent.
   9. Facial asymmetry (unequal appearance).
   10. Contour irregularities (rippled and uneven) effects of skin surface

148. 2347 - Plastic Surgery: Abdominoplasty.
   1. Bleeding and hematoma (blood clot) requiring evacuation.
   2. Infection that may require treatment and dressingchanges for a prolonged period.
   3. Poor healing necrosis (tissue loss) and dehiscence(wound opening) and may require a graft or secondarysurgical procedure.
   4. Permanent scars that can become hypertrophic (thick)that may need revision or injections to soften the scars.
   5. Numbness or altered sensation in abdomen may bepermanent.
   6. Swelling tightness discomfort and pain in abdominalarea may be temporary but can also be permanent.
   7. Blood transfusion reaction with adverse risk of hepatitisAIDS and other complications.
   8. Loss of umbilicus (naval/'bellybutton').
   9. Seroma-accumulation of fluid under skin may requireevacuation or drainage

149. 2347 - Plastic Surgery: Breast reduction.
   1. Bleeding or hematoma (blood clot) which may requiresecondary surgery.
   2. Blood transfusion may be necessary.
   3. Infection or open wound (dehiscence) that may require treatment and dressing changes or secondarysurgery.
   4. Poor healing and necrosis of skin (tissue loss).
   5. Permanent hypertrophic (thick) scars around nippledown to the breast crease and under breast crease.
   6. Asymmetry (uneven) of breast and nipples.
   7. Nipple and breast sensation can be altered(numbness) or permanently lost.
   8. Loss of all or part of the nipple/areola.
   9. Unexpected malignancies (cancer) may be found requiring more extensive surgery.
   10. Alteration of appearance of breast tissue during mammograms.
   11. Interference with ability to breast feed in future.
   12. Contour/firmness of breast nipple and/or breasts may not be symmetrical and the breasts may sag

150. 2451 - Gastric Lap Band for Obesity. Surgery and Recovery.
   1. Damage to surrounding organs.a.Bowel pancreas liver requiring more surgery.b.Blood vessels and/or spleen with bleeding requiring transfusion.c. With removal of spleen.
   2. Abdominal wound problems.a.Infection failure to healb.Severe scarringd.Hernia
   3. Blood clots in the legs and/or pulmonary embolism (clots to lungs).
   4. Pneumonia or other breathing problems requiring prolonged need for ventilator (breathing machine)

151. 2451 - Gastric Lap Band for Obesity. Need for additional surgery and other long term risks.
   1. Gallstones with possible inflamation of the liver and/or pancreas.
   2. Stomach or intestinal blockage from trapped food or scarring.
   3. Abdominal infection with abscess.
   4. Bleeding.
   5. Extreme weight loss.
   6. Failure to lose weight.
   7. Large folds of loose skin.
   8. Depression as a result of weight loss required diet change or complications of surgery.
   9. Failure of the procedure.
   10. Vitamin and/or mineral deficiency possibly requiring lifelong injections

152. 2453 - Gastric Bypass with or without Liver Biopsy for Obesity. Surgery and recovery.
   1. Damage to surrounding organs.a.Bowel pancreas liver requiring more surgery.b.Blood vessels and/or spleen with bleeding requiring transfusion.c. With removal of spleen.
   2. Abdominal wound problems.a.Infection failure to healb.Severe scarringd.Hernia
   3. Blood clots in the legs and/or pulmonary embolism (clots to lungs).
   4. Pneumonia or other breathing problems requiring prolonged need for ventilator (breathing machine)

153. 2453 - Gastric Bypass with or without Liver Biopsy for Obesity. Need for additional surgery and other ong term risks.
   1. Gallstones with possible inflamation of the liver and/or pancreas.
   2. Stomach or intestinal blockage from trapped food or scarring.
   3. Abdominal infection with abscess.
   4. Bleeding.
   5. Extreme weight loss.
   6. Failure to lose weight.
   7. Large folds of loose skin.
   8. Depression as a result of weight loss required diet change or complications of surgery.
   9. Failure of the procedure.
   10. Excessive flatulence (passing bowel gas).
   11. Severe persistent diarrhea.
   12. Vitamin and/or mineral deficiency possibly requiring lifelong injections

154. 2455 - Thoracentesis (insertion of needle or tube for drainage of chest cavity fluid)
   1. Bleeding
   2. Pneumothorax (lung collapse)
   3. Infectio

155. 2457 - Cancer Chemotherapy (treatment of cancer using anti-cancer medications)
   1. Hair loss.
   2. Damage to blood forming organ (bone marrow) which may result in bleeding infection anemia and possible need for transfusion.
   3. Damage to brain heart kidneys liver lungs nervous system and skin.
   4. Serious allergic reaction including shock.
   5. Sterility.
   6. Nausea and/or vomiting.
   7. Constipation or diarrhea.
   8. Sores on lips and/or ulcers in the lips mouth throat stomach rectum.
   9. Loss of lining of intestinal tract from mouth and anus.
   10. Secondary cancer (cancer in the future caused by chemotherapy).
   11. Local damage at injection site

156. 2459 - Intravenous Conscious Sedation

157. 2349A - Arterial Line Insertion
   1. Swelling pain tenderness or bleeding at blood vessel entrance by catheter or needle.
   2. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   3. Decrease in blood flow to area supplie by the artery.
   4. Nerve damage.
   5. Loss or loss of function of arm or leg supplied by the artery.
   6. Possible need for surgery due to complications

158. 2349B - Cardiac Catherization
   1. Death.
   2. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   3. Cerebrovascular complication (stroke).
   4. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   5. Local vascular complication (groin or arm).
   6. Bleeding thrombosis distal embolization pseudoaneurysm arteriovenous (AV) fistula (abnormal communication between and artery and a vein) hematomas nerve damage injury to the artery delayed hemorrhage.
   7. Loss or loss of function of an arm or leg.
   8. Perforation of heart or great vessels.
   9. Vasovagal reaction (hypotension slow heart rate).
   10. Arrhythmias and conduction disturbances (irregular heart beat).
   11. Kidney failure (partial or complete; may necessitate hemodialysis).
   12. Contrast related anaphylactoid reactions (allergies).
   13. Congestive heart failure.
   14. Pulmonary embolism.
   15. Bleeding requiring blood transfusion or surgery.
   16. Possible need for surgery due to complications.
   17. Scar formation at the site of entrance into the artery

159. 2349C - General Angiography
   1. Contrast related anaphylactoid reactions (allergies).
   2. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   3. Loss or loss of function of an arm or leg.
   4. Kidney failure (partial or complete; may necessitate hemodialysis)

160. 2349D - Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty/Stent Placement.
   1. Death.
   2. Brain damage (stroke).
   3. Quadriplegia.
   4. Paraplegia.
   5. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   6. Loss or loss of function of an arm or leg.
   7. Disfigurement (including scars).
   8. Kidney failure (partial or complete; may necessitate hemodialysis).
   9. Loss of bowel and/or bladder function.
   10. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   11. Restenosis (subsequent recurrence of narrowing of blood vessel).
   12. Possible need for surgery due to complications.
   13. Contrast related anaphylactoid reactions (allergies).
   14. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure).
   15. Arrhythmias and conduction distrubances (irregular heart beat).
   16. Bleeding requiring blood transfusion or surgery.
   17. Pericardial tamponade (compression of the heart due to accumulation of blood or fluid in the sac around the heart).
   18. Stent thrombosis.
   19. Displacement of stent or instrument requiring retrieval

161. 2349E - Thrombolysis--Regional or Systemic
   1. Death.
   2. Brain damage (stroke).
   3. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   4. Loss or loss of function of an arm or leg.
   5. Bleeding requiring blood transfusion or surgery.
   6. Hematoma.
   7. Arrhythmias and conduction disturbances (irregular heart beat).
   8. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure).
   9. Contrast related anaphylactoid reactions (allergies)

166. 2349F - Coronary Intervention (Stents and Atherectomy)/Directional Coronary Arthrectomy (DCA), Transluminal Extraction Catherter Arthrectomy (TEC) and Rotational Atherectomy
   1. Death.
   2. Brain Damage (stroke).
   3. Quadriplegia.
   4. Paraplegia.
   5. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   6. Loss or loss of function of an arm or leg.
   7. Disfigurement (including scar).
   8. Kidney failure (partial or complete; may necessitate hemodialysis).
   9. Loss of bowel and/or bladder function.
   10. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   11. Restenosis (subsequent recurrence of narrowing of blood vessels)
   12. Possible need for surgery due to complications.
   13. Contrast related anaphylactoid reactions (allergies).
   14. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure).
   15. Arrhythmias and conduction disturbance (irregular heart beat).
   16. Bleeding requiring blood transfusion or surgery.
   17. Pericardial tamponade (compression of the heart due to accumulation of blood or fluid in the sac around the heart.
   18. Side branch occlusion.
   19. Severe bradycardia (serve slowing of the heart).
   20. Stent thrombosis.
   21. Displacement of stent or instrument requiring retrieval.
   22. Perforation of heart or great vessels.
   23. Coronary vasospasm related tot he instrument used

167. 2349G - Electrophysiologic Study including Programmed Electrical Stimulation (EPS) (stimulating the heart to search for abnormal heart beat)
   1. Perforation of heart or great vessel.
   2. Pericardial tamponade (compression of the heart due to accummulation of blood or fluid in the sac around the heart).
   3. Bleeding requiring blood transfusion or surgery.
   4. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   5. Arrhythmia and conduction disturbances (irregular heart beat).
   6. Pneumothorax (collapse of lung).
   7. Death.
   8. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   9. Bleeding thrombosis distal embolization pseudoaneurysm arteriovenous (AV) fistula (abnormal communication between an atery and a vein) hematomas nerve damage injury to the arterydelayed hemorrhage.
   10. Thrombophlebitis (inflamation of the vein).
   11. Pulmonary embolism (blood clot from pelvis or legs that moves to lungs).
   12. Brain damage (stroke).
   13. Loss or loss of function of a leg or arm.
   14. Electrical burns to the chest

168. 2349H - Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation.
   1. Perforation of the heart or great vessels.
   2. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   3. Percardial tamponade (compression of the heart due to accumulation of blood or fluid in the surgery).
   4. Bleeding requiring blood transfusion or surgery.
   5. Pneumothorax (collapse of lung).
   6. Death.
   7. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   8. Arrhythmia and conduction disturbances (irregular heart beat).
   9. Bleeding thrombosis distal embolization pseudoaneurysm arteriovenous (AV) fistula (abnormal communication between an artery and a vein) hematomas nerve damage injury to the artery delayed hemorrhage.
   10. Thrombophlebitis (inflamation of the vein).
   11. Pulmonary embolism (blood clot from pelvis or legs that moves to lungs).
   12. Brain damage (stroke).
   13. Loss or loss of function of a leg or arm.
   14. Electrical burns to the chest.
   15. Possible need for surgery due to complications.
   16. Damage to heart valve.
   17. Interruption of the normal electrical conduction system of the heart requiring permanent pacemaker placement.
   18. Recurrance of arrhythmia after initially successful ablation

169. 2349I - Transesophageal Echocardiography.
   1. Arrhythmias and conduction disturbances (irregular heartbeat).
   2. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   3. Aspiration pneumonia.
   4. Respiratory failure which may require ventilation.
   5. Trauma to vocal cords which may result in temporary or permanent vocal cord injury that may require surgical repair.
   6. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   7. Injury to teeth gums or throat esophageal bleeding laceration or perforation which may require surgical repair

170. 2349J - Exercise Treadmill and Bicycle Stress Testing.
   1. Death.
   2. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   3. Arrhythmias and conduction distrubances (irregular heartbeat).
   4. Prolonged angina (chest pain).
   5. Hypotesion/Hypertension (abnormally low blood pressure/high blood pressure).
   6. Brain damage (stroke).
   7. Syncope (fainting).
   8. Musculoskeletal injuries (injuries to bones muscles and/or joints)

171. 2349K - Dobutamine Stress Testing.
   1. Death.
   2. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   3. Prolonged angina (chest pain).
   4. Hypotension/Hypertension (abnormally low blood pressure/high blood pressure).
   5. Brain damage (stroke).
   6. Arrhythmias and conduction disturbances (irregular heartbeat).
   7. Syncope (fainting)

172. 2349L - Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Implantation (permanent pacemaker).
   1. Bleeding requiring blood transfusion or surgery.
   2. Hemorrhage (bleeding) into the lungs the pericardium (sac which surrounds the heart) and the chest cavity.
   3. Pericardial tamponade (compression of the heart due to accumulation of blood or fluid in the sac around the heart).
   4. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   5. Brain damage (stroke).
   6. Pneumothorax (collapse of lund).
   7. Perforation of heart or great vessel.
   8. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   9. Possible need for surgery due to complications.
   10. Arrhythmia and conduction disturbance (irregular heart beat).
   11. Damage to trachea (windpipe) and/or pharynx (throat).
   12. Trauma to vocal cords which may result in temporary or permanent vocal cord injury that may require surgical repair

173. 2349M - Pericardiocentesis.
   1. Perforation of heart or great vessels.
   2. Damage to coronary arteries including laceration.
   3. Possible need for surgery due to complications.
   4. Arrhythmia or conduction disturbances (irregular heart beat).
   5. Myocardial infarction cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   6. Pneumothorax (collapse of lung).
   7. Death.
   8. Pericardial tamponade (compression of the heart due to accumulation of blood or fluid in the sac around the heart)

174. 2349N - Electrical Cardioversion.
   1. Electrical burns to the chest.
   2. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   3. Embolic event to any portion of the body (e.g. brain bowel kidney eyes arm leg) which may lead to loss of or loss of function of affected portion of body.
   4. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   5. Death.
   6. Brain damage (stroke).
   7. Arrhythmia and conduction disturbances (irregular heartbeat)

175. 23490 - Endomyocardial Biopsy.
   1. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   2. Hemorrhage (bleeding) into the lungs the pericardium sac which surrounds the heart and the chest cavity.
   3. Pericardial tamponade (compression of the heart due to accumulation of blood in the sac around the heart).
   4. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   5. Arrhythmias and conduction disturbances (irregular heartbeat).
   6. Pneumothorax (collapse of lung).
   7. Perforation of heart or great vessels.
   8. Possible need for surgery due to complications.
   9. Damage to trachea (windpipe) and/or pharynx (throat).
   10. Trauma to vocal cords which may result in temporary or permanent vocal cord injury that may require surgical repair.
   11. Displacement of stent or instrument requiring retrieval.
   12. Brain damage (stroke).
   13. Bleeding requiring blood transfusion or surgery

176. 2349P - Temporary Pacemaker Placement.
   1. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   2. Hemorrhage (bleeding) into the lungs the pericardium (sac which surrounds the heart) the chest cavity and elsewhere.
   3. Pericardial tamponade (compression of the heart due to accumulation of blood or fluid in the sac around the heart).
   4. Brain damage (stroke).
   5. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   6. Pneumothorax (collapse of lung).
   7. Perforation of heart or great vessels.
   8. Possible need for surgery due to complications.
   9. Arrhythmia and conduction disturbances (irregular heartbeat).
   10. Trauma to vocal cords which may result in temporary or permanent vocal cord injury that may require surgical repair.
   11. Displacement of stent or instrument requiring retrieval

177. 2349Q - Pulmonary angiogram and/or Right Heart Catherization.
   1. Injury to artery or vein entered or studied.
   2. Hemorrhage (bleeding) into the lungs the pericardium (sac which surrounds the heart) and the chest cavity.
   3. Brain damage (stroke).
   4. Pneumothorax (collapse of lung).
   5. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   6. Perforation of heart or great vessels.
   7. Possible need for surgery due to complications.
   8. Arrhythmia and conduction disturbances (irregular heartbeat).
   9. Shock.
   10. Infusion of fluid into the chest cavity lungs and pericardium.
   11. Contrast related anaphylactoid reactions (allergies).
   12. Death.
   13. Aggravation of th condition that necessitated the procedure.
   14. Bleeding requiring transfusion or surgery.
   15. Kidney failure (partial or complete; may necessitate hemodialysis).
   16. Respiratory complications (including need for prolonged ventilator (mechanical) support).
   17. Loss or loss of function of an arm or leg.

178. 2349R - Cardiac Rehabilitation.
   1. Death.
   2. Arrhythmias and conduction disturbances (irregular heartbeat).
   3. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   4. Prolonged angina (chest pain).
   5. Hypotension/Hypertension (low blood pressure/high blood pressure).
   6. Brain damage (stroke)
   7. Syncope (fainting)
   8. Musculoskeletal injuries (injuries to bones muscles and/or joints)
   9. Drowning (if involving water activities

179. 2349S - Head-up Tilt Test (including vasoactive drugs).
   1. Syncope (fainting).
   2. Seizure (convulsions).
   3. Hypotension/Hypertension (low blood pressure/high blood pressure).
   4. Arrhythmia and conduction disturbances (irregular heartbeat).
   5. Myocardial infarction (cardiac arrest/heart attack).
   6. Brain damage (stroke)