5-342.19:
Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum and diaphragm: Excision and destruction of diseased tissue from the mediastinum: Resection: With partial chest wall resection
Pathologically changed tissue has been removed from your chest. A part of your chest wall was also removed.
The tissue concerned was located in the space between your lungs. 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
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