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5-38a.9x:

Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Endovascular implantation of prosthetic stents: Vena cava: Other

One or more synthetic stents were 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.

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.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).