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Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum and diaphragm: Pleurectomy: Decortication of the lungs [resection of the visceral pleura], open surgical

The smooth membrane around your lungs has been surgically removed.

The lungs are surrounded by a smooth membrane. A smooth membrane like this is also located inside the ribs. Both membranes cling to each other via a small amount of fluid.

The operation involved opening up your chest. Part of the smooth membrane around your lungs was pathologically changed. This part has now been removed.

The smooth membrane normally allows the lungs to expand properly when you breathe. If the smooth membrane is pathologically changed, the lungs are usually no longer able to expand properly. After the treatment the lungs should be able to expand better than before once more.

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).