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

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 had an esophageal endoscopy so that the stent could be inserted. An esophageal endoscopy involves inserting an examination instrument via the mouth or nose. Such a device may be a flexible or rigid tube. The device is then pushed down into the esophagus. A camera is attached to the tube. This camera then sends images to a screen during the examination.

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).