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Other operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Other operations on nerves and ganglia: Implant or replacement of neurostimulation electrodes for stimulating the peripheral nervous system: Implant or replacement of a vagus nerve stimulator electrode

You have been given a nerve pacemaker for your vagus nerve. The nerve pacemaker or part of it has been implanted or replaced during an operation.

Nerves transmit information in the body. They use electrical impulses to do this. A nerve pacemaker usually consists of a device with one or more wires coming from it. The device generates electrical impulses and it is implanted beneath the skin of the chest. The electrical impulses pass via one or more wires to the vagus nerve.

The vagus nerve runs on both sides of the brain through the neck and through the chest to the abdomen. The vagus nerve is important for relaxation phases. For example, it can stimulate the digestion, make the heart beat more slowly, and decrease blood pressure. The vagus nerve is also important for some movements involved in swallowing and speaking. The vagus nerve also transfers various items of information, for example from the digestive organs, to the brain.

A nerve pacemaker for the vagus nerve is used, for example, in the case of various conditions of the heart, brain and mind.

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).