Z98, titled 'Other postsurgical states,' is a group of medical conditions that refer to the residual states after an individual has undergone a surgical procedure. These conditions could include alterations to the body's structure or function due to the surgery, such as postoperative tissue adhesions (bands of scar tissue that form between organs), a surgically fitted gastric band in the control of weight, or physical markers indicative of previous surgical intervention, such as surgical scars. Such states may influence normal body functions or physiological processes, affecting various body systems depending on the type of surgery undergone. Symptoms widely vary, again depending on the specific postsurgical state and may increasingly present over time or in relation to certain triggers. This group of conditions is a direct result of surgical intervention rather than an infectious or environmental cause. Progression and management of these postsurgical states largely depend on the specific situation, underlying health factors, and the individual's overall health status.
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