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Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Endarterectomy: Thoracic aorta

You have had your aorta in your chest opened up by an incision.

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.

When a blood vessel is surgically opened, deposits or blood clots can be removed from the inside of the blood vessel. In the process, the inner layer of the blood vessel wall is also usually removed. A vascular patch is often used to seal the blood vessel again. This patch is sewn to 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).