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5-438.31:

Incision, excision and resection of stomach: (Total) Gastrectomy with oesophageal resection: With partial oesophageal resection, with large intestine interposition: Without lymphadenectomy

Your stomach and part of your oesophagus have 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 stomach is located in the upper left abdomen. The stomach stores food and breaks it down further. Harmful pathogens are also killed by gastric acid in the stomach. The stomach thus prepares the food for digestion in the intestines.

Your stomach and part of your oesophagus have been cut out. A small section of the beginning of your small intestine was also removed. A section of your large intestine was also removed. This piece of intestine was then stitched in between the remaining upper end of your oesophagus and the open upper end of your small intestine.

So now, post-surgery, food passes through the piece of intestine that has been stitched in to your small intestine. So the additional piece of intestine is replacing part of your oesophagus and your stomach. The aim of the piece of intestine is to prevent digestive juices from your liver or your pancreas from flowing back into the remaining part of your oesophagus.

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).