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5-341.20:

Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum and diaphragm: Incision into mediastinum: Extrapleural, by sternotomy: Stabilization

Your sternum has been cut through.

The sternum is a flat bone at the front of the chest. The ribs and the two collarbones are attached to the sternum.

During the surgery, the area between your lungs was opened up and stabilized. We have 2 lungs. Various organs lie between the lungs, such as the heart, trachea (windpipe) and oesophagus (gullet). These organs are surrounded by connective tissue.

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).