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Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Incision, embolectomy and thrombectomy of blood vessels: Inferior vena cava

You have had your inferior vena cava opened up by an incision.

Veins are blood vessels that transport the blood back to the heart.

The venae cavae are large blood vessels. They collect oxygen-poor blood from the body and carry it back to the heart. There is a superior and inferior vena cava.

When a blood vessel is surgically opened, deposits or blood clots can be removed from the inside of the blood vessel.

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).