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Other operations on the stomach: Inspection after stomach resection: Conversion with small intestine interposition

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 or all of your stomach. The remaining section of your stomach or your oesophagus was then stitched to your small intestine.

This new operation removed a section of your small intestine lower down. This piece of intestine was then stitched in between the remains of your stomach or your oesophagus and the upper section of your small intestine. So, post-surgery, food now first passes through the piece of intestine that has been stitched in, and then to the rest of the 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).