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5-388.05:

Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Suture of blood vessels: Carotid artery, stent

You have had an artery in your head or neck sutured.

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 a small tube implanted into the artery in your head or neck. The purpose of this type of synthetic tube is to keep an artery open. You have now had the relevant artery sutured.

A blood vessel sometimes has to be sutured after it has been cut open for treatment.

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).