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Operations on thyroid gland and parathyroid gland: Other operations on thyroid gland and parathyroid gland: Suture (after injury): Thyroid

You have had an operation on your thyroid gland.

The thyroid gland is a small organ in the neck below the larynx. It is made up of two sides that lie to the right and left of the trachea. The two sides are connected to each other by a bridge of thyroid gland tissue.

You had a wound on your thyroid gland. The wound has been stitched up.

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).