5-38a.8e:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Endovascular implantation of prosthetic stents: Thoracoabdominal aorta: Prosthetic stent, with 3 apertures
You have had one or more stents implanted in your aorta.
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.
You have had treatment on your aorta in your chest and abdomen.
Several blood vessels branch off the aorta, taking blood to the different parts of the body. The stent has some openings so that blood can flow to the branches.
To implant a stent, a tube is used to push it, folded up, through the blood vessels. The stent is then unfolded in the correction location.
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.
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