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5-339.03:

Other operations on lungs and bronchus: Other operations on lungs and bronchi: Dilatation of a bronchus, bronchoscopic: With insertion of a guard (stent), hybrid/dynamic

You have had a bronchus widened. One or more stents were then implanted into the bronchia.

Air is breathed in via the mouth or nose. From there the air goes to the windpipe via the larynx. At the end of the windpipe are two bronchial tubes (or bronchi) branching away from it. The bronchial tubes run into the lungs. What is more, the bronchial tubes divide into even smaller branches. The larynx, windpipe, bronchia and lungs are part of the lower airways.

You had a bronchoscopy that involved widening your bronchi. A bronchoscopy involves inserting an examination instrument via the mouth or nose. Such a device may be a flexible or rigid tube. The device is then pushed down into the lower airways. A camera is attached to the tube. This camera then sends images to a screen during the examination. You can look through the tube.

The implanted stents were made of plastic and metal. The purpose of a splint is to keep a bronchus open.

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).