5-381.73:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Endarterectomy: Vascular prosthesis
You have had an artery in your thigh opened up by an incision.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.
In the past, you had the blood vessel completely or partially replaced by a synthetic vessel. This is also known as a vascular prosthesis.
When a blood vessel is surgically opened, deposits or blood clots can be removed from the inside of the blood vessel or from the synthetic vascular replacement. 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
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).