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Incisional biopsy of other digestive organs, diaphragm and (retro-)peritoneum: Incisional biopsy of other digestive organs, peritoneum and retroperitoneal tissue: Retroperitoneal tissue

Tissue samples have been taken from the connective tissue and fatty tissue in your abdomen.

The abdominal organs are located in the abdominal cavity. The inside of the abdominal cavity is covered by a thin membrane. This thin membrane also surrounds all the organs in the abdomen. The organs can move against each other thanks to this thin membrane. Between the thin membrane of the abdominal wall and the back there is a space that contains a lot of connective tissue and fat. The kidneys, pancreas, part of the large intestine and aorta for instance are located in this space.

The tissue samples were taken during an operation.

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).