5-426.23:
Operations on the oesophagus: (Total) oesophagectomy with restoration of continuity: Thoracoabdominal, without lymphadenectomy (en bloc oesophagectomy): With free small intestine interposition
Your oesophagus has been surgically removed.
The oesophagus or gullet connects the mouth with the stomach. It is a muscular tube. The muscles in the oesophagus move food into the stomach. The oesophagus runs through the throat and the chest into the abdomen.
The operation involved opening your skin via an incision. Your oesophagus was then severed at the ends and taken out. The operation involved cutting out part of your small intestine. This piece of small intestine was then stitched to the ends with your oesophagus or your stomach. In this way, the piece of small intestine is now replacing your oesophagus.
The operation also involved removing lymph nodes from the area around your oesophagus. The lymph nodes are small bean-shaped objects. They are found throughout the body. Lymph nodes filter the tissue fluid. They are part of the defense system.
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).