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Biopsy without incision on respiratory organs: Endoscopic biopsy on respiratory organs: Bronchus: Loop biopsy

Tissue samples have been taken from your bronchial tubes during the course of an examination.

When we breathe, the air gets into the body via the respiratory tract. The respiratory tract can be divided into the upper and the lower respiratory tracts. The nose and throat form part of the respiratory tract. The lower respiratory tract begins at the larynx in the throat. It includes the windpipe and the bronchia.

The examination involved inserting a tube into the windpipe via the mouth or nose. A camera is attached to the end of the tube. This camera then sends images to a screen during the examination. It can then be seen whether the tissue is healthy or changed.

A loop was then pushed through the tube in order to take the tissue samples from you. Tissue samples are then usually sent to a laboratory where they are examined more closely below the microscope.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).