5-341.2x:
Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum and diaphragm: Incision into mediastinum: Extrapleural, by sternotomy: Other
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. 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. When this area is opened up, the organs there can be examined very precisely. Air or fluid can also be drained from this area using a tube.
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.
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