5-405.y:
Operations on lymph tissue: Operations on the thoracic duct: Unspecified
You have had an operation on your large lymph collecting vessel.
Fluid forms in tissue throughout the body every day. This tissue fluid is the lymph. The lymph is carried around the body by lymph vessels. The lymph vessels run around the entire body and are connected to blood vessels. At some points, there are lymph nodes along the lymph vessels. Pathogens are rendered harmless in the lymph nodes, for example.
The large lymph collecting vessel collects the lymph from the abdomen and legs. The fats from food are also transported in the lymph. The lymph collecting vessel in the chest then runs along the spine and comes out at around the level of the collarbone into a blood vessel.
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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