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Operations on the coronary vessels: Other operations on the coronary vessels: Closure of an acquired coronary fistula

A fistula at your coronary arteries has been closed.

The heart is supplied with oxygen-rich blood via the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that run around the outside of the heart.

A fistula had formed at one of your coronary arteries. A fistula like this can connect a coronary artery to another blood vessel or to the inside of the heart.

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).