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Other operations on the stomach: Inspection after stomach resection: Conversion of a Billroth II resection to a Billroth I reconstruction

You have had another operation on your stomach. The operation changed the join between your stomach and your small intestine.

The stomach is located in the upper abdomen. The stomach has a curved shape, and is connected to the gullet (oesophagus) at its upper end and with the first part of the small intestine at its lower end. Between the stomach and the small intestine there is a circular sphincter, the pylorus. The inside of the stomach is lined with mucous membrane.

Previous surgery involved removing some of your stomach. The upper part of your small intestine was then stitched shut. A part of your small intestine further down was then stitched, at the side, to the remaining section of your stomach.

The new operation removed the join between the lower section of your small intestine and your stomach. The top end of your small intestine was re-opened and stitched to your stomach. So now, post-surgery, food can once more pass through your stomach to your small intestine.

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).