5-390.1:
Other operations on blood vessels and additional information about operations on blood vessels: Shunt operations between major and minor vessels [left-to-right shunt]: Anastomosis between aorta and right pulmonary artery (Waterston-Cooley)
Your pulmonary artery has been connected to your aorta.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.
There are usually 2 heart atria and 2 ventricles. Major, important blood vessels branch out of the heart. The main artery (aorta), originating from the left lower chamber (ventricle) of the heart, supplies the whole body with oxygen-rich blood. The right ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood through the pulmonary artery to the lungs, where the blood is then enriched with oxygen.
With some conditions, the heart and the major blood vessels do not develop properly and they have an unusual structure. The heart is then not able to pump the blood to the lungs or body properly.
The artificial connection between your pulmonary artery and your aorta enables your blood to flow by other routes. This then provides the lungs and body with a better blood supply.
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
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