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Operations on the oesophagus: Other operations on the oesophagus: Measures with non-self-expanding prosthesis: Insertion or replacement, open surgical

You had a stent inserted into your esophagus.

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. If some disorder has narrowed the oesophagus, it can be kept open using a tube or a stent. This type of stent is made of a metal mesh, for example. Where necessary, any stents already in place are removed before a new stent is inserted.

You have had an operation to insert the stent. To do this, the skin in the area above your esophagus is cut open.

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).