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

Your sternum has been cut through so that your chest could be washed out from the inside.

When substances such as pus or blood accumulate in certain parts of the body, it can be harmful. To remove such substances, the areas can be washed out with a fluid. The purpose of the fluid is to loosen and absorb the substances. Sometimes the fluid can also contain certain agents. The fluid is then removed once more.

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

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).