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Incisional biopsy of mouth, oral cavity and pharynx: Incisional biopsy of larynx: Supraglottis

Tissue samples have been taken from the area above your epiglottis.

The larynx can be seen as a bulging area at the front of the neck. The epiglottis is located in the upper larynx. The opening into the windpipe is beneath the epiglottis. The opening into the gullet is behind the windpipe. When we swallow, the epiglottis closes the windpipe. As a result, the food slides entirely into the gullet. The epiglottis is covered with mucous membrane.

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).