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5-384.11:

Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Resection and replacement (interposition) in the aorta: Ascending aorta with reimplantation of coronary arteries: With prosthetic conduit

A section of your aorta has been replaced by a synthetic tube.

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. The coronary arteries branch from the aorta close to the heart. 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.

You have had a section of your aorta close to your heart replaced by a synthetic tube. The tube is made of elastic plastic. Your coronary arteries have also been connected by this tube.

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).