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5-316.3:

Other larynx surgery and surgery on the trachea: Reconstruction of trachea: Tracheostoma extension plasty

Your tracheostoma has been surgically enlarged.

A tracheostoma is an additional opening in the windpipe (trachea). Air enters the lungs through the windpipe. A tracheostoma is artificially created via an operation.

Thanks to the tracheostoma, the windpipe has an outward connection. A tracheostoma can be created when you have great difficulties breathing through the upper respiratory tract. This can happen for instance when the upper respiratory tract is permanently narrowed by an injury or change. A tracheostoma is also inserted when you have been breathing artificially for a considerable time.

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).