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

Tissue samples have been taken from your abdomen.

The abdomen contains, among other things, the abdominal organs as well as connective tissue and fatty tissue. Among the abdominal organs are the liver, the stomach, the intestines, and the spleen. The aorta also passes through the abdominal cavity. 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).