5-357.7:
Operations on cardiac valves and septa and vessels near the heart: Operations for congenital vascular anomalies: Interrupted aortic arch
You have had an operation on your aorta.
The aorta begins at the heart itself. First it runs upwards and then it arches down through the chest to the abdomen. At around the level of the navel, the aorta branches into 2 large blood vessels. These blood vessels first run to the pelvis and then to the legs.
Your aorta was closed in the arch area. As a result, your blood was not able to flow from the end before the arch to the end after the arch. So the lower part of your body was not being properly supplied with blood. You have now had an operation on the closed part of your aorta. This involved joining the two ends of your aorta to one another.
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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