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5-077.2:

Operations on other endocrine glands: Excision and resection of the thymus: Excision, by sternotomy

An operation on your chest has involved removing all or part of your thymus.

The operation involved making an incision in your chest. The operation involved cutting through your sternum. The sternum is a flat bone at the front of the chest. The ribs and the two collarbones are attached to the sternum.

The thymus is a small organ and is part of the immune system. The thymus lies below the neck and is partly surrounded by the lungs. Defense cells (immune cells) mature in the thymus. The thymus is at its largest in children and adolescents. Later in life, the thymus gradually shrinks since it is no longer required.

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).