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Excision and resection in lung and bronchus: Atypical lung resection: Wedge resection, simple, thoracoscopic: Without lymphadenectomy
You have had a thoracoscopy to remove part of your lung.
A bronchoscopy first involves making a small incision in the skin. A tube with a camera is pushed through this incision. This camera sends pictures of the inside of the body to a screen. Instruments such as forceps and scissors can be inserted through other small incisions in the chest.
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
Source
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