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Bandolier umbilical cord

Posted By: Stumped MT on 2006-03-01
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Subject: Bandolier umbilical cord

In the dictation of a repeat C-section, the doc says a s/l bandolier umbilcal cord was encountered and reduced.  I can't document this term.  Does anyone have any ideas?


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