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Operations on the oesophagus: Other operations on the oesophagus: (Partial) Replacement of an anti-reflux stimulation system: Unit replacement

In an operation a while ago a pacemaker was surgically implanted into the lower part of your oesophagus. Part of this pacemaker has now been replaced.

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 is usually closed by a sphincter muscle at the junction to the stomach. This is meant to prevent the stomach contents and gastric acid being regurgitated into the oesophagus. Only during swallowing does the oesophagus briefly open its sphincter muscle to the stomach.

The aim of the pacemaker is to make the sphincter at the junction with your stomach contract. This aims to prevent gastric acid from flowing into your oesophagus. A pacemaker like this consists of a device with two cables coming from it. The cables are surgically pushed to the lower part of the oesophagus. The device can be implanted beneath the skin in the abdomen.

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).