5-388.53:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Suture of blood vessels: Common iliac artery
You have had an artery in your pelvis sutured.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.
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
Source
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