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Operations on the oesophagus: Other operations on the oesophagus: Measures with self-expanding prosthesis: Other

You have had treatment on your oesophagus.

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. Treatments of the esophagus can involve the use of tubes or stents. These can hold the esophagus open if a disorder has caused it to become constricted. This type of stent is made of a metal mesh, for example. A stent is folded tightly together so that it can be inserted more easily. The stent then unfolds by itself in the esophagus.

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).