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5-38a.91:

Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Endovascular implantation of prosthetic stents: Vena cava: Stent prosthesis with valve function, monocaval

A synthetic stent was implanted into your vena cava.

The venae cavae are large blood vessels. They collect oxygen-poor blood from the body and carry it back to the heart. There is a superior and inferior vena cava. The two venae cavae lead to the right atrium. The heart pumps blood through the body. Inside the heart are 4 chambers. There are 2 heart atria and 2 ventricles. Both heart atria and both ventricles are separated from each other by a partition.

To implant a stent, a tube is used to push it, folded up, through the blood vessels. The stent is then unfolded at the correct site, next to the heart.

The stent extends from your upper vena cava to your lower vena cava. Part of this stent also lies in your right atrium. The stent includes a valve. This valve works like a typical valve. It prevents blood from flowing back out of your heart into the venae cavae. However, the blood from the venae cavae can flow through the valve into your right atrium.

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).