Myringoplasty graft attachment type code N[N]
Value Domain Attributes
Identifying and definitional attributes | |
Metadata item type: | Value Domain |
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METEOR identifier: | 568321 |
Registration status: | Indigenous, Standard 05/12/2017 |
Definition: | A code set representing the technique used to attach a graft during a myringoplasty. |
Collection and usage attributes | |
Guide for use: | CODE 1 Underlay The graft goes underneath the small bone (malleus) in the middle ear. CODE 2 Inlay The graft material is inserted under the squamous (skin layer) of the tympanic membrane. CODE 3 Onlay The graft is laid directly onto the bone surface. CODE 4 Butterfly A cartilage graft resembling butterfly wings. CODE 5 Patch A paper-patch (Steri-Strip) is used at the attachment site. CODE 98 Unknown This code is used when the data is invalid. CODE 99 Not stated/inadequately described This code is used when the data is missing. |
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Source and reference attributes | |
Submitting organisation: | Department of Health |
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Relational attributes | |
Data elements implementing this value domain: | Patient—myringoplasty graft attachment type, code N[N] Indigenous, Standard 05/12/2017 |
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